Electrical Safety Manager

Insight Global
Richmond, VA

Now Hiring: Critical Power Safety Manager

Location: Multiple Project Sites | Travel Required

Industry: Mission Critical / MEP / Electrical Construction


About the Role

Insight Global is seeking a Critical Power Safety Manager to support a client operating within mission‑critical and complex electrical construction environments. This role serves as the authority on electrical safety, energization planning, and QA/QC, ensuring safe installation, inspection, and energization of medium‑ and high‑voltage power systems.


This is a highly visible leadership position focused on risk management, compliance, training, and operational excellence across multiple active projects.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop, review, and approve site‑specific electrical safety and energization plans
  • Perform pre‑energization inspections and authorize energization activities
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for electrical safety, NFPA 70E, NEC, LOTO, and Arc Flash
  • Conduct independent electrical QA/QC audits and safety inspections
  • Review Arc Flash and Short Circuit Studies, NETA reports, AHAs, and MOPs
  • Deliver NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout training to project teams
  • Perform root cause analysis for electrical safety incidents
  • Support multiple concurrent projects and collaborate with operations and safety leadership
  • Mentor and train team members on critical power system construction
  • Act as a client liaison for electrical safety and energization initiatives
  • Represent the client at industry events and safety‑focused engagements


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in Mechanical or Electrical System Construction
  • 10+ years combined experience in at least one of the following:
  1. Mission Critical or Hospital Construction
  2. MEP Project Management
  3. Mechanical/Electrical Start‑Up and Commissioning
  • 10+ years of experience with medium‑voltage construction, energization, and power distribution
  • Electrical Journeyman License
  • NFPA 70E Certification
  • OSHA 30
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Certification


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience with Procore, BIM 360, CX‑Alloy TQ, Bluebeam, Adobe, JD Edwards
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or SureTrak
  • Proven ability to train, mentor, and lead construction teams
  • Strong communication, analytical, and risk‑management skills


Why this opportunity?

  • High‑impact role influencing critical power and energization decisions
  • Exposure to mission‑critical and complex electrical environments
  • Leadership visibility and cross‑functional collaboration
  • Opportunity to shape safety practices across multiple projects

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