Energy Control & Safety Specialist - MEP Projects

Holder Construction Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an Energy Marshall / Energy Management Specialist to join our MEP Building Technology team on the Sterling, VA project. This full-time, in-person role focuses on administering energy control programs, NFPA 70E compliance, and safe energization practices.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in energy control or electrical safety in mission-critical environments and is proficient with MS Office and safety documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in energy control or electrical safety within mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, hospitals, industrial plants, utilities).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and related safety standards.
• Experience developing and managing LOTO programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Program and Policy Management: Administer Holder’s Energy Control Program and LOTO Policy, including planning, training, site implementation, compliance monitoring, auditing, and enforcement.
• Supervision and Compliance: Support trade contractors to ensure full adherence to NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, and Holder’s energy control requirements.
• Energization and Energy Management: Review and validate energization plans, lockout/tagout procedures, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) to ensure safe and coordinated system activation.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate and document incidents or near-misses related to energy control and implement corrective actions.
• Coordination: Facilitate alignment between energy management activities and ongoing installation and commissioning work.
• Auditing: Conduct regular audits of the Energy Control Program (ECP), document findings, and collaborate with trade contractors to resolve non-compliance issues.

Skills

Energy management

OSHA NFPA 70E knowledge

LOTO program development

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Holder Construction is seeking an Energy Marshall / Energy Management Specialist to join our MEP Building Technology team on the Sterling, VA project. This full-time, in-person role focuses on administering energy control programs, NFPA 70E compliance, and safe energization practices.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in energy control or electrical safety in mission-critical environments and is proficient with MS Office and safety documentation.