Constructio Energy Marshal

Pyramid Consulting•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Energy Marshal develops and enforces the Project Energy Control Plan for data center infrastructure. The role manages energy isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO), verifies zero-energy states before work, coordinates energization and commissioning activities, and helps protect operating data halls during campus expansions. The marshal oversees safety, documentation, redundancy validation, and energy-status communications throughout construction and testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a technical or trade background is strongly preferred.
At least 8 years of construction supervision experience in mission-critical or data center environments.
Extensive experience with electrical and mechanical commissioning of critical systems.
Strong understanding of redundancy concepts, system interdependencies, and sequencing.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, single-line diagrams, and commissioning scripts.
Demonstrated leadership in safety-critical environments.
Direct experience delivering Tier III or Tier IV data centers.
Familiarity with data center commissioning best practices.
OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or equivalent safety certifications.
Mission-critical mindset and attention to detail.
Strong coordination across multiple MEP disciplines.
Calm, decisive leadership during high-risk testing events.
Excellent communication with owners, engineers, and commissioning teams.
Ability to manage fast-paced schedules and phased turnovers.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade background.

Responsibilities

Develop and enforce the Project Energy Control Plan for data center infrastructure.
Manage LOTO for medium-voltage gear (5kV–35kV), switchgear and switchboards, UPS systems and battery strings, generators and paralleling gear, CRAC/CRAH units, and mechanical plants.
Verify zero-energy state before work begins; maintain switching logs and isolation tracking.
Lead energization sequencing for utility tie-ins, generator startups, UPS static-bypass transitions, A/B system commissioning, mechanical equipment, and live campus expansions.
Coordinate with utility providers and owner operations teams to prevent unplanned impacts to existing live data halls.
Review and approve Method of Procedure (MOP) documents and Energized Work Permits; partner with the Commissioning Authority to validate energization boundaries.
Confirm labeling and arc-flash studies are in place before energization, and manage the transition from temporary to permanent power.
Oversee black-building tests and integrated systems testing (IST); validate N, N+1, and 2N redundancy integrity.
Conduct daily field audits of LOTO compliance, enforce NFPA 70E and PPE requirements, and stop work when energy conditions are unsafe.
Lead energy-hazard pre-task planning and monitor battery safety, fuel systems, and stored-energy risks.
Maintain the master energization matrix, real-time energized-system status, and red-line one-line diagrams.
Issue daily energy-status reports to project leadership and the client.
Assist with documenting energy-related incidents and near misses.