Control Engineer 2 (BMS and EMCS)

M.C. Dean, Inc.

McLean (VA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment
Opportunity for professional growth
Engineering innovation focus

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in McLean, Virginia, seeks a Control Engineer 2 to design and implement Building Management Systems. This role involves programming, troubleshooting, and collaborating with project teams to deliver efficient building automation solutions. Candidates should excel in programming languages like ladder logic and structured text and have a degree in electrical engineering or related fields. Join a collaborative team that drives engineering innovation!

Qualifications

  • Must have hands-on experience in PLCs or DDCs from known platforms.
  • CAD/CAE Software experience is essential.
  • Certification in automation platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Building Management Systems (BMS).
  • Program and configure BMS applications.
  • Conduct testing and troubleshooting of deployed systems.

Skills

Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text
Strong problem-solving skills
Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
Experience in control system startup and configuration
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related with 2+ years experience

Tools

CAD Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel)

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.

Control Engineer 2 (BMS and EMCS)

Supports the design, implementation, and commissioning of Building Management Systems that monitor and control HVAC, electrical, and other building systems. Working under the direction of senior engineers, this role contributes to controls design, programming, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting using industry‑standard BMS platforms and open protocols such as BACnet and Modbus. The Control Engineer 2 collaborates with project teams and field personnel to deliver reliable, efficient, and scalable building automation solutions that meet project requirements, operational needs, and applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs.

Design / Engineering
  • Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
  • Narrative Design Documents
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / HMI Screens / Hardware / Communications)
  • Preparation of Specifications
  • Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
  • Plans and Designs
Programming
  • Programming / configuration of BMS head end or supervisor applications.
  • Graphics development for BMS head end or supervisor applications and touchscreen HMI's.
  • Program / Configure / troubleshoot BMS controllers.
  • Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
  • Author testing / commissioning procedures
  • Preparation of test reports
  • Originates test procedures
  • Commissioning of deployed systems
  • Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
  • Perform Factory and Field Testing
  • Maintenance
  • Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
  • Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Managerial Responsibilities
  • Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
  • Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
Qualifications
Field Experience
  • Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
  • Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
  • Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
  • Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
  • Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software
  • Experience in computer networks
  • Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
  • 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 1 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 1 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 in field
  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
Education / Experience
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 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 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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