Energy Marshal

Insight Global; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to lead hazardous energy control, LOTO compliance, and energization activities across multiple data center campuses under construction.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of MV/LV systems, strong coordination with general contractors and commissioning teams, and the ability to approve or pause energization when safety concerns arise. NFPA 70E and arc‑flash safety compliance are essential, as are relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as an Energy Marshal or equivalent leadership role in energization.
• Experience in mission-critical facilities or large-scale utility projects.
• Ability to lead energization planning from procurement through execution.
• Experience writing and approving switching procedures, LOTO, isolation plans, and energization plans.
• Hands-on with MV and LV electrical distribution systems and related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of LOTO, NFPA 70E, arc flash safety, and energized work practices.
• NFPA 70E Qualified Person training and First Aid/CPR/AED certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own hazardous energy control programs across multiple active construction sites.
• Review, approve, audit switching plans, LOTO procedures, energization sequences, and zero-energy verification.
• Lead pre-energization and energization coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Approve, pause, or stop energization, isolation, and restoration activities for safety.
• Audit electrical safety programs, permits, JHAs, arc flash requirements, and PPE compliance.
• Manage Kirk Key interlocks and tamper seal programs.
• Maintain energization logs, permits, switching docs, and isolation registers.
• Coordinate activities among GC, electrical subs, commissioning, utilities, and operations.
• Support development of standardized energization and Energy Marshal programs across campuses.
• Mentor site Energy Marshals and electrical safety personnel.

Skills

Energy safety leadership

LOTO knowledge

Arc flash awareness

Electrical safety compliance

Reading electrical drawings

Project coordination

Energization planning

MV/LV distribution knowledge

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Job description

We are seeking experienced Energy Marshals to support large-scale data center construction and commissioning projects across multiple active campuses. This individual will serve as the primary authority for hazardous energy control, electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO) compliance, and energization activities throughout the construction and commissioning lifecycle.

This role is responsible for ensuring medium-voltage and low-voltage systems are energized safely, procedures are followed consistently, and all stakeholders align with established electrical safety standards. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in mission-critical construction, data centers, utility operations, or electrical commissioning environments where energization planning and execution are central responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Own hazardous energy control programs across multiple active construction sites.
• Review, approve, and audit switching plans, LOTO procedures, energization sequences, and zero-energy verification processes.
• Lead pre-energization and energization coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
• Serve as the authority to approve, pause, or stop energization, isolation, and restoration activities when safety concerns exist.
• Conduct field audits of electrical safety programs, including energized work permits, job hazard analyses (JHAs), arc flash requirements, PPE compliance, and boundary controls.
• Manage and maintain Kirk Key interlock programs throughout construction and commissioning activities.
• Administer tamper seal programs for energized and isolated equipment.
• Ensure energization logs, permit records, switching documentation, and isolation registers are maintained and audit-ready.
• Coordinate activities among general contractors, electrical subcontractors, commissioning agents, utility providers, and operations teams.
• Support the development and standardization of energization and Energy Marshal programs across multiple campuses.
• Mentor and support site-level Energy Marshals and electrical safety personnel as needed.

Must-Have Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience as an:

• Energy Marshal
• Controlling Energy Marshal
• Electrical Safety Lead
• Electrical Safety Manager
• Energization Manager
• Experience supporting:
• Mission-critical facilities
• Large-scale industrial or utility infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience leading energization activities from planning through execution.

Experience writing, reviewing, and approving:

• Switching procedures
• Switching orders
• LOTO procedures
• Isolation plans
• Energization plans

Hands-on experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, including:

• Utility service
• MV switchgear
• Transformers
• Generators
• UPS systems
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Busway systems

Strong knowledge of:

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• NFPA 70E
• Arc flash safety
• Energized work practices
• Electrical safety compliance
• Current NFPA 70E Qualified Person training.
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.

Ability to read and interpret:

• Electrical drawings
• Switching plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
• Certified Electrical Safety Worker (CESW)
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
• Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)
• Qualified Commissioning Process Professional (QCxP)

Experience reviewing arc flash and coordination studies using:

• SKM PowerTools
• ETAP

Experience supporting:

• Utility interconnections
• Commissioning and startup teams

Experience managing Kirk Key interlock systems and tamper seal programs.

Experience leading multiple sites or campuses simultaneously.