Energy Marshal - Mission Critical

STV; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death &D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society/Mem

Job summary

STV is seeking a senior on-site Energy Management & Electrical Safety Lead to oversee energy management activities, ensure safe energization, and validate LOTO practices on large-scale construction projects in Milwaukee. The role requires deep expertise in electrical systems, commissioning, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with owners, utility providers, and trade partners, mentor teams on electrical risk management, and drive safety improvements through audits and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.
• Licensed electrician, electrical foreman, superintendent, commissioning professional, or electrical subject matter expert.
• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, hospitals, manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, power generation, substations, or other large MEP-intensive projects.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical distribution systems, commissioning processes, switching procedures, and energy isolation practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing and administering Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, arc flash protection, and electrical safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating among multiple stakeholders in fast-paced construction environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee energy management activities for the project.
• Review and approve Change of Energy permits, Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and Step-by-Step (SBS) switching procedures prior to execution.
• Coordinate energization activities with owners, utility providers, commissioning teams, operations personnel, electrical contractors, and trade partners.
• Ensure all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are properly developed, implemented, audited, and maintained.
• Verify that all personnel involved in energized work are appropriately qualified, trained, and authorized.
• Confirm controlled access procedures are established for all energized rooms, equipment, and systems.
• Verify designated competent personnel are assigned for high-risk electrical activities, including Live-Dead-Live testing, infrared scanning, and switching operations.
• Maintain and validate current single-line diagrams, one-line drawings, and system documentation.
• Ensure all commissioning, startup, switching, and energization activities meet established safety and operational requirements.
• Track and verify completion of all required steps within approved energy isolation and energization procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of energy management practices and training effectiveness.
• Report and elevate deficiencies, near misses, incidents, and safety concerns to project leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

This role serves as the on-site authority for electrical energy management, ensuring all energized systems, commissioning activities, and energy isolation procedures are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project, client, and regulatory requirements.

Energy Management & Electrical Safety

• Lead and oversee all energy management activities for the project.
• Review and approve Change of Energy permits, Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and Step-by-Step (SBS) switching procedures prior to execution.
• Coordinate energization activities with owners, utility providers, commissioning teams, operations personnel, electrical contractors, and trade partners.
• Ensure all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are properly developed, implemented, audited, and maintained.
• Verify that all personnel involved in energized work are appropriately qualified, trained, and authorized.
• Confirm controlled access procedures are established for all energized rooms, equipment, and systems.
• Verify designated competent personnel are assigned for high-risk electrical activities, including Live-Dead-Live testing, infrared scanning, and switching operations.
• Maintain and validate current single-line diagrams, one-line drawings, and system documentation.
• Ensure all commissioning, startup, switching, and energization activities meet established safety and operational requirements.
• Track and verify completion of all required steps within approved energy isolation and energization procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of energy management practices and training effectiveness.
• Report and elevate deficiencies, near misses, incidents, and safety concerns to project leadership and stakeholders.

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Partner with the Project EH&S Manager to promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate hazards that may impact personnel, equipment, or project operations.
• Support implementation of site-specific safety programs, procedures, and best practices.
• Interpret and apply OSHA, NFPA 70E, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Lead electrical hazard assessments, arc flash risk evaluations, and energy-related safety reviews.
• Participate in safety orientations, pre-task planning meetings, and toolbox talks.
• Conduct routine field inspections and safety observations.
• Mentor project personnel and trade partners on energy safety and electrical risk management.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety events, completing root cause analyses and corrective action reports within established timelines.
• Develop and present project safety information, lessons learned, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience working with electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong background as a licensed electrician, electrical foreman, superintendent, commissioning professional, or electrical subject matter expert.
• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, hospitals, manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, power generation, substations, or other large MEP-intensive projects.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical distribution systems, commissioning processes, switching procedures, and energy isolation practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing and administering Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, arc flash protection, and electrical safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating among multiple stakeholders in fast-paced construction environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale data centers or mission-critical construction projects.
• Electrical commissioning or startup experience.
• Military experience as an electrician, power generation specialist, or related electrical field.
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or other electrical safety certifications.

Compensation Range

$130,962.60 - $149,671.54

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.