(CIM) Tech Specialist 2

M.C. Dean, Inc.

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading technology firm in Virginia is seeking a Technical Specialist to provide advanced technical leadership for the development and implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS) and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical distribution systems. This role involves significant project management, troubleshooting, and technical writing responsibilities, along with the need for local and national travel. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth available.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in installation, troubleshooting, or testing of EPMS, BMS, Industrial instrumentation, and/or SCADA systems.
  • Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership in the implementation and calibration of BMS and SCADA systems.
  • Assist in planning and execution of complex projects.
  • Contribute to a safe working environment for coworkers and customers.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical distribution systems
Advanced mathematics
Technical writing
Communication skills
Basic troubleshooting PLC and SCADA

Education

High school diploma with 8+ years of experience
Associate's degree with 6+ years of experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC
Ignition
Wonderware
Instrumentation calibrator/simulator

Job description

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

Technical Specialist provides advanced technical leadership in the development, implementation, final testing, startup, commissioning, calibration of instrumentation devices within BMS (Building Management Systems), EPMS (Electrical Power Management Systems), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and ICs Industrial Control systems. This role is responsible for implementing multiple interconnected systems with advanced configurable integrations, ensuring optimal performance, interoperability, and security. The Technical Specialist understands sophisticated electrical and mechanical distribution systems. Assist in planning and execution of complex projects, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co‑workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects. Local, regional, and national travel may be required.

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems, focusing on advanced configurable integrations.
  • Perform basic TCP/IP configuration.
  • Configure communication devices and troubleshoot communication link failure.
  • Configure Modbus Gateway devices communication protocol and ability to use applications like Modscan for troubleshooting and monitoring.
  • Understand the vendor’s manuals and configure vendor’s power meter, PDU, ATS, Generators, STS, UPS, and Battery systems etc.
  • Navigate through EPMS and SCADA applications for monitoring, trending, and retrieving of data.
  • Safely open, close, rack‑in and rack‑out of breakers for points monitoring.
  • Understand PLC applications to load and update projects.
  • Understand PLC applications to configure the communication parameters.
  • Prepares and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets.
  • Perform simple routine electrical and mechanical calculations.
  • Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications.
  • Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical theories.
  • Basic power systems familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, text equipment, etc.
  • Perform Point to Point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS systems.
  • Manage the progress of startup and issues lists, standards and commissioning tools.
  • Write Point to Point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS/ICS systems.
  • Manage the progress of startup and issues lists in CX Allow and other commissioning tools.
  • Basic programming and troubleshooting skills of PLC and SCADA.
  • Proficient with technical writing.
  • Knowledge of advanced mathematics.
  • Basic awareness of industry codes and standards.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Willing to travel to customer sites for startup.
Qualifications
Education

Requires 8 or more years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, Industrial instrumentation and/or SCADA systems. Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer.

  • 8+ years of experience with a high school diploma.
  • 6+ years of experience with an associate's degree.
Preferred Technologies
  • Allen Bradley PLC, Ignition, Distech, Niagara, Siemens Desigo, Eaton Foreseer, Schneider EPO, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Wonderware, Instrumentation calibrator/simulator
Preferred Certifications
  • CCST certification, Security+ certification
Abilities
  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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