Energy Marshal

M.C. Dean, Inc • Ashburn, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

About M.C. Dean
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.
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.

Requirements

• 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.).

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience with the operation and maintenance of building MEP systems. (Power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, security, life safety, and controls systems).
• Experience working with battery backed up and generator systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the electrical energy isolation program management at the site for MEP energy.
• Accountable to ensure all activities related to 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, job hazard analysis, and permits) and auditing the electrical energy program for construction, 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.
• 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.
• Training new and existing employees in Energy Isolation processes and procedures.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED