Commissioning Engineer Associate

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 75,520 - 94,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/or?

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Commissioning Engineer with a foundational understanding of commissioning and electrical distribution systems.

The role involves supporting startup and testing of low/medium voltage equipment, traveling to customer sites as needed, and contributing to safe and successful project outcomes. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree and have basic knowledge of power systems, technical writing, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 0+ years of engineering experience.
• Familiarity with commissioning, inspection and testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist commissioning specialists with coordinating deliverables.
• Prepare and review electrical sketches and data sheets.
• Perform basic electrical calculations.
• Review supplier docs for specs compliance.
• Access guides and standards via company portal.
• Support safe project execution on site and in manufacturing.

Skills

Commissioning Basics

Electrical Theory

Power Systems

Technical Writing

Mathematics

Codes & Standards

Communication

Travel Willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

About M.C. Dean

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.

The Commissioning Engineer team is responsible for performing final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems of complex electrical test equipment is required. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists more experienced Commissioning specialist coordinating, and reviewing electrical deliverables
• Prepares and reviews simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets
• Performs simple routine electrical calculations
• Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
• Uses the electrical engineering web site to access department guides and standards
• Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection and Testing of electrical components and system
• Knowledge of basic electrical engineering theories
• Basic power system familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, test equipment, etc.
• Proficient with technical writing
• Knowledge of advance mathematics
• Basic awareness of industry codes and standards
• Good communications skills
• Willing to travel to customer sites periodically

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

  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.

  Pay Range

  USD $75,520.00 - USD $94,400.00 /Yr.