Energy Marshal - Data Center

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is an international professional services firm with a workforce of more than 22,000 people operating across over 60 countries. The company partners with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver projects and programmes that create positive outcomes for people. Its work spans programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., while its partners retain a significant minority stake.

Role Summary

The Energy Marshal for a data center setting will oversee electrical safety and energy control processes across construction, commissioning, and operations. The position is centered on maintaining safe energy isolation practices, enforcing compliance, and supporting commissioning and sustainability efforts in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee lockout/tagout processes and make sure every contractor follows the required controls.
• Serve as the main point of coordination between construction, commissioning, and operations teams on energy safety matters.
• Examine and sign off on energy isolation plans and work permits.
• Carry out site inspections and audits to confirm that safety procedures are being followed.
• Intervene when unsafe work is observed and uphold OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Track energy consumption and performance indicators, then prepare reports on findings.
• Check mechanical and electrical systems during commissioning to confirm proper operation.
• Support the rollout of energy-efficiency measures and sustainable working methods.
• Keep accurate documentation of energy control actions and compliance measures.
• Provide guidance and training to teams on electrical safety and isolation practices.

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required. The role calls for 8 years of experience in electrical safety management, ideally within data center or other mission-critical environments. Candidates should bring hands-on exposure to energy isolation systems, commissioning workflows, and large-scale electrical infrastructure. A strong working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, HVAC, UPS, switchgear, and BMS is needed, along with the ability to read technical drawings and commissioning documents. Good communication, coordination, and analytical abilities are also important, as is comfort using Microsoft Office and energy monitoring tools.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend promotes an environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas and help drive change. The company supports a healthy, productive, and flexible workplace that values work-life balance. It is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Recruitment and Policy Notes

Candidates are never expected to pay any fee during the hiring process. The company states that recruitment agencies may only submit candidates if they have a formal written agreement and have been invited by the recruitment team. Any resumes or CVs sent without authorization, including to personal email accounts or through the company website, are treated as company property and are not eligible for agency fees.

Connect and Learn More

Further information about the company is available on its official website. The organization also references its social media presence for updates and future project information.