Energy Marshall

Loenbro • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Loenbro, LLC seeks an experienced Energy Marshall to lead commissioning for mission-critical data center electrical projects based in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. The Energy Marshall will own end-to-end commissioning delivery (Level 1–5), establish a scalable Cx program, manage teams and third-party agents, and act as the primary client-facing commissioning authority to ensure reliable, safe, and contract-compliant turnover of electrical and integrated systems.

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of commissioning experience on mission-critical data center electrical systems, with demonstrated leadership of Levels 1–5 commissioning.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of UPS, switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, transfer schemes, generators, ATS, BESS, mechanical interfaces, controls, and integrated systems testing.
• Certifications: CxA or similar commissioning certification preferred; electrical or engineering license a plus.
• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Project Experience: Proven track record leading load bank testing, energization sequences, and high-voltage commissioning on large-scale data center projects.
• Software & Documentation: Proficiency with commissioning software, MS Office, scheduling tools, and document control systems.
• Leadership: Team building, delegation, and stakeholder management.
• Communication: Clear client-facing communication, meeting facilitation, and technical reporting.
• Organization: Strong document control, test-plan development, and issue-tracking skills.
• Risk Management: Safety-first mindset with ability to identify, mitigate, and escalate commissioning risks.
• Problem Solving: Rapid troubleshooting during pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems tests.
• Adaptability: Ability to scale processes across multiple concurrent projects and adjust to evolving technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Leadership: Lead planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of all commissioning phases (Level 1–5) on assigned projects.
• Program Development: Establish a scalable commissioning program with SOPs, document control workflows, templates, and commissioning protocols tailored to mission-critical demands.
• Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing commissioning team comprising internal staff and third-party agents; assign responsibilities and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Client & Stakeholder Interface: Serve as primary commissioning point of contact for clients, engineers, GCs, and vendors; facilitate regular progress meetings and commissioning updates.
• Technical Review & Test Execution: Review electrical and mechanical designs for commissioning impact; develop and execute pre-functional and functional test plans, energization sequences, and integrated systems testing protocols.
• Load Banking & Energization Lead: Act as team leader for Load Banking and Energization activities, coordinating pre-planning, execution, and documentation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation & Turnover: Ensure commissioning documentation (checklists, redlines, test scripts, issue logs, deficiency tracking, closeout reports) is organized, complete, and delivered for each contract.
• Safety & Quality: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols during all commissioning phases; coordinate with Safety, QA/QC, and Field Operations to identify and mitigate commissioning risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and incorporate feedback into updated commissioning standards and training for scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Project Management, Field Operations, Safety, QA/QC, Engineering, and Clients through construction, turnover, and initial operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a leading electrical contractor serving mission-critical data center clients.
• Collaborative, safety-first culture with emphasis on quality and technical excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees