Energy Marshal

M.C. Dean, Inc

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an Energy Marshal to manage safety and compliance for large‑scale MEP energy projects on site. You will oversee energization, LOTO processes, and commissioning activities, ensuring safe conditions and adherence to energy isolation procedures.

You will lead teams across construction and commissioning, review safety plans, and train staff on energy isolation practices while coordinating with client and vendors to maintain project schedules and performance.

Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED with 10+ years of applicable experience in mission critical facilities and electrical infrastructures.
Deep knowledge of MV (>1000V) and LV (<1000V) power distribution SOP.
Ability to isolate potential energy sources and perform absence of voltage verifications.
NFPA 70E knowledge and certification.
Hands-on experience with startups, LOTO, and absence of voltage verification.
Leadership experience in the electrical field preferably overseeing Commissioning.
Ability to make decisions in high pressure environments with condensed schedules.
Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation (blueprints, one-lines, drawings).

Responsibilities

Ensure safe working conditions by reviewing procedures, job hazard analyses, and permits, and auditing the electrical energy program.
Coordinate energizations/de-energizations with energy marshals and stakeholders.
Lead pre-energization and energization kick-off meetings prior to FoK energization of equipment.
Understand commissioning plans related to energization of equipment on site.
Advance electrical safety improvements and implement the site Electrical Safety Plan.
Review Near Energized Work scenarios and develop risk assessments for energized environments.
Provide field presence during major commissioning activities for operation oversight.
Coordinate LOTO and outage requests with safety, GC, client, and vendors.
Attend daily commissioning meetings and contribute to weekly all-hands on-site.
Develop, review, and approve LOTO permits; train and verify LOTO competency.
Lead ORMs safety brief with Cx team/vendors; ensure PPE and tools are suitable.

Skills

MV/LV power SOP

Energy isolation

Leadership in electrical field

Decision making under pressure

Blueprint reading

Commissioning knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED with 10+ years experience in mission critical facilities

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

About M.C. Dean

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

As a successful Energy Marshalyou must have a strong desire and capability to learn, grow, and develop new skills while empowering a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of mission critical activities. Your understanding of the design and functionality of your datacenter in support of 24x7x365 on‑site datacenters operations and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) infrastructure while acting as the technical authority for on‑site electrical operations related to a large‑scale mission critical MEP system, design, and functionality is critical to success.

Youhaveresponsibilitiesincludingbutnotlimitedtobeingresponsiblefortheelectricalenergyisolation program management at the site for MEP energy. Accountability toensure all activities relatedto the energy isolation process is coordinated and executed across the assigned location(s) according to established policies and procedures.

Ensure safe working conditions have been established by reviewing documentation (including procedures,jobhazardanalysis,andpermits)andauditingthe electricalenergyprogramforconstruction, commissioning, maintenance, and operations activities.
Work with construction, commissioning teams, and other stakeholders to ensure safe working conditions to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of MEP systems.
Coordinate electrical energizations/de-energizations with other energy marshals and stakeholders.
Lead pre-energization and energization kick of meetings prior to first-of-kind (FoK) energization of equipment or systems.
Must understand the Commissioning plan of record/ Commissioning specifications as it relates to the energization of equipment for jobsite.
Advance electrical safety improvements on the job and for future designs.
Implementation of the site‑specific Electrical Safety Plan.
Responsible for reviewing Near Energized Work scenarios and developing risk assessments that determine safe work practices for activities taking place within an energized environment.
Field presence during major Commissioning or Energy Isolation activities (FoK, MOPs, MV operations and affecting turned over spaces) for operation oversight
Coordinate with Cx Lead on the Commissioning Team daily operations.
Participate in the Safety LOTO inspections and audits.
Coordinate all LOTO and outage requests with MC Dean Safety, General Contractor, Client and affected vendor / subcontractor parties.
Coordinate energization requirements and potential impacts to the Commissioning schedule for jobsite.
Responsible for coordinating access and egress of access‑controlled areas.
Trainingnewandexistingemployeesin EnergyIsolationprocessesandprocedures.
Train and verify competency of individuals performing LOTO per equipment type.
Attend and participate in daily Commissioning meetings and weekly all‑hands meetings for jobsite.
Develop, review, and approve LOTO permits.
Have the ability to lead and attend MC Dean ORMs (safety brief) a with Cx team/vendors.
Assure PPE and necessary tools and equipment are suitable for use.

Qualifications

RequiredQualifications:

HS Diploma or GED with 10+ years of applicable experience with industrial or commercial field engineering in mission critical facilities and electrical infrastructures
Has in depth knowledge of MV(>1000V) and LV(<1000V) power distribution sequence of operations (SOP).
Understanding and ability to isolate potential sources of energy with potential back feeds and perform absence of voltage verifications
NFPA 70E knowledge and certification.
Hands‑on experience with startups, LOTO, and absence of voltage verification.
Leadership experience in the electrical field preferably overseeing Commissioning.
Ability to make decisions in high pressure environments with condensed schedules.
Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation (Your ability to interpret blueprints, electrical one‑lines, construction drawings etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

StrongexperiencewiththeoperationandmaintenanceofbuildingMEPsystems.(Power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, security, life safety, and controls systems).
Experience working with battery backed up and generator systems.

What we offer:

A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry‑leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities:

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

We offer an excellent benefits package including: