Problem Solver
I thrive on complex challenges and engineer practical, lasting solutions. I have helped deliver many projects that improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, and I take pride in bringing teams together to achieve them.
// About me
Hi, I’m Dan Marr
A Chicago-based electrical and technology professional with more than 20 years in the electrical industry and extensive experience on mission-critical Data Center projects. My foundation spans electrical design, engineering, cost estimating, and project delivery, from the field as an electrician and business owner to leading estimating teams and building the software that powers them. I am always looking for better ways to strengthen critical infrastructure.
Dan Marr
Chicago, IL · Data Center Electrical × Software
// How I work
What drives the work
Driven by Innovation
Relentless curiosity drives me to build robust, high-performance, and scalable systems. I hold every project to a higher standard, pushing it beyond completion to its full potential.
Continuous Learner
I am committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of the industry, and I excel at translating complex ideas into tangible, high-impact results.
Collaborative Leader
I build collaborative environments where teams thrive and exceed shared goals, guided by engineering precision and a commitment to developing the people around me.
Sustainability Advocate
I am a strong advocate for sustainable electrical and technology solutions, actively seeking out and implementing eco-friendly designs and energy-efficient systems that minimize environmental impact.
Commitment to Excellence
Quality and meticulous attention to detail define my work. I deliver accurate, dependable results that clients and teams can build on with confidence.
// 2004 → today
My Journey
From pulling wire to leading Data Center estimating and engineering, and building the software behind it.
See What I’ve Built-
2025 – Present
Continental Electrical Construction Co.
- Senior Project Analyst - Data Centers
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2025
kW Mission Critical Engineering, Member of WSP
- Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centers
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2024 – 2025
Linesight
- Senior Electrical Estimator - Data Centers
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2022 – 2024
Continental Electrical Construction Co.
- Team Leader - Estimating - Data Centers (2023 – 2024)
- Senior Electrical Estimator - Data Centers (2022 – 2023)
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2018 – 2022
Bonus Electric Co., LLC
- Chief Estimator (2022)
- Electrical Estimator (2019 – 2022)
- Electrical Project Manager (2018 – 2019)
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2017 – 2018
Faith Technologies, Inc.
- Electrical Estimator - Data Centers
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2016 – 2017
Team Stradale
- General Manager - Race Engineer
- Service Writer
- Parts Inventory Manager
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2012 – 2017
Trusted Power Systems
- Co-Owner - Electrician - Standby Generators
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2008 – 2012
Marr Electric
- Owner - Electrician - Standby Generators
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2005 – 2008
TouchSensor Technologies, LLC
- Electronic Design Engineer
Designed proprietary prototypes and production control panels with TouchSensor field effect technology for consumer electronics, including project engineering, design review, schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, troubleshooting, and production builds.
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2004 – 2007
Hochsprung Electric
- Electrical Foreman - Electrician
// Areas of focus
Systems I know deeply
- Medium-voltage switchgear
- UPS & battery systems
- Standby generators & NFPA 110
- Automatic transfer switches
- Busway & cable bus
- PDUs & rack power
- Liquid cooling loads
- Grounding & bonding
- Protective relays
- Circuit breakers & coordination
- Seismic requirements
- Data Center topology & redundancy
- Fault indicators
- Controls & Ethernet networks
- NEC calculations
- Estimating & labor units
// Education & credentials
Education & credentials
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science – Electronics Engineering Technology
Also completed all but one credit of a second major in Computer Engineering Technology.
Now working toward the FE exam, then PE electrical licensure.
Safety
OSHA 30
Leadership
President, Chicago Electrical Estimators Association (2023–24)
Industry memberships
- 7x24 Exchange
- NECA
- AFCOM
- BICSI
Let’s Connect
Have questions or want to collaborate? Reach out to me directly.