Energy Marshall

Position Summary

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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Core Skills and Competencies

• 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.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Based in Cedar Rapids, IA with regular onsite presence at data center construction sites.


• Ability to travel regionally between project sites as required.


• Must be able to wear required PPE, work in construction environments, and participate in physically involved commissioning tasks including occasional lifting, climbing, and working near energized equipment under established safety protocols.

What Loenbro Offers

• 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.