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Energy Marshal Mission Critical

STV


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 130963 - 149672
Posted: 10 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

The energy marshal partners closely with Project Safety Commissioning Operations and Trade Partner teams to oversee electrical safety programs Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures energization planning and risk mitigation throughout the construction and commissioning lifecycle. This position is critical to maintaining safe operations in complex environments where utility feeds generators UPS systems ATS equipment and other electrical infrastructure are being installed tested and energized.

Responsibilities

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 escalate 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:

$130962.60 - $149671.54



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 STVs 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.


Not sure this role is the perfect match We encourage you to apply if STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont 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.


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