Control Engineer 2

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Career development programs

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is looking for an engineer to create design documents, lead programming efforts, and manage project costs in Fort Benning, Georgia. This role involves working with various automation and SCADA solutions, and requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields.

The ideal candidate will have skills in PLC programming and CAD software. M.C. Dean is committed to fostering innovation and collaboration within the engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex automation issues.
• Strong skills in designing, programming, and troubleshooting control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop system designs and specifications.
• Lead programming efforts for automation applications.
• Estimate project costs and conduct client site inspections.

Skills

Reading electrical and control schematics and plans

Control system startup, configuration and calibration

Testing and troubleshooting control systems

Proficiency with basic electrical and machinist hand tools

Experience with CAD/CAE software

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

SCADA systems

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 of 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

Design / Engineering

• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Develops narrative design documents.
• Conducts requirements analysis.
• Creates subsystem designs including CAD, panels, layouts, wiring, SCADA screens, hardware, and communications.
• Prepares specifications.
• Performs QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Plans and designs procedures and fixtures for integrated systems factory testing.
• Resolves internal and external comments.

Programming

• Leads programming and configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Programs, configures, and troubleshoots PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems.
• Performs testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and commissioning.
• Author testing and commissioning procedures.
• Prepares test reports and originates test procedures.
• Commissioning of deployed systems.
• Develops test fixtures and simulation devices.
• Performs factory and field testing.
• Maintains systems and performs hardware/software upgrades and replacements.
• Provides troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Estimates project costs.
• Conducts surveys, inspections, and tours of client sites as required.
• Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
• Assists senior engineers in preparing bids, proposals, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluates and prices change orders.

Personnel Management

• Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry‑level engineers and technical staff.

Qualifications

Field Experience

• Reading electrical and control schematics and plans.
• Control system startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Testing and troubleshooting control systems.
• Proficiency with basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
• Experience with testing, calibration, or industry‑specific tools and software.
• Experience with computer networks.
• Experience with CAD/CAE software such as AutoCAD or EPLAN.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).

Requirements

• Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
• Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least one of the following platforms:
  • Siemens (SIMATIC)
  • Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
  • Schneider Electric (Modicon)
  • Tridium Niagara Framework
  • ABB (AC500, AC800M)
  • Omron
  • KMC Controls
  • Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Honeywell WEBS
  • Johnson Control FX
  • Siemens Desigo/Apogee
  • Distech Controls
  • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
  • GE Intelligent Platforms
• Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least one of the following platforms:
  • AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
  • Ignition by Inductive Automation
  • GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
  • Siemens WinCC
  • Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
  • AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
  • Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
  • VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
  • AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian

Preferred Licenses / Certifications

• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
• Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
• Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) in relevant field
• Certifications in PLC/Automation platforms such as Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
• Certifications in SCADA platforms such as AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.

Education / Experience

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 0+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity for manipulating objects with fingers.
• Listening and understanding spoken information.
• Communicating information through speaking.
• Reading and understanding written information.
• Applying general rules to specific problems.
• Identifying and understanding speech of another person.