Control Engineer 4
M.C. Dean, Inc.
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M.C. Dean, Inc. in Aurora, CO seeks a highly experienced Control Engineer 4 to lead integration efforts on critical power and automation projects.
This onsite role demands strong hands-on expertise in generator controls, GAS testing, FAT/FWT readiness, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients. You'll mentor junior staff, manage dual IT setups (VMware), and ensure documentation and configurations meet client expectations.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical or automation engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical/automation engineering with 7+ years of experience.
- Experience with field integration and controls in industrial automation.
- Ability to interpret OEM device configurations.
- Strong troubleshooting across hardware, software, networking.
Responsibilities
- Execute GAS testing, sequencing, and demonstrations for stakeholders.
- Assist in generator controls setup by logging OEM devices.
- Support load-center integration and updates to legacy controls.
- Collaborate with electricians to resolve installation issues.
- Troubleshoot system performance and coordinate with internal teams.
- Mentor junior staff and manage IT setups (VMware, on/off-domain).
- Participate in weekly/quarterly planning to align with milestones.
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Job DescriptionJob Description
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.
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.
Project in Aurora, CO is seeking a skilled and motivated Control Engineer 4 with 10+ years of experience. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is ready to take ownership of key integration tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients. This role will report directly to the project’s onsite senior engineer. All work will be performed 100% onsite in Aurora, CO.
- Execute Generator Auxiliary Systems (GAS) testing, sequencing, and weekly demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders. Including DEF, Compressed Air, and Fuel.
- Assist in generator controls setup by identifying and logging OEM devices (e.g., PQMs, UPSs).
- Support load-center integration efforts, including upgrades to legacy control systems and documentation recovery (e.g., wiring diagrams, sequence of operations).
- Collaborate with electricians, engineers, and site reps to resolve installation issues such as PLC panel spacing and missing documentation.
- Troubleshoot system performance issues (e.g., latency, hardware communication failures) and coordinate with internal teams for resolution.
- Contribute to onboarding and mentoring of junior staff, sharing field knowledge and best practices.
- Manage dual-system IT setups (on-domain/off-domain laptops), including software access, VMware environments, and offline workflows.
- Participate in weekly and quarterly planning to align technical execution with project milestones.
- Hands-on experience in field integration and controls, preferably in fuel systems, low voltage switchgear, or industrial automation.
- Familiarity with generator control systems and ability to interpret OEM device configurations.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and networking.
- Comfortable working with legacy systems and reverse engineering undocumented platforms.
- Prepare systems for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Final Walkthrough Testing (FWT), ensuring readiness and client satisfaction.
- Effective communicator in client-facing scenarios, including live demos and training.
- Self-motivated and adaptable to shifting priorities and timelines.
- Collaborative team player who contributes to both technical execution and team culture.
Candidates should have experience with at least one of the following:
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- PLC or SCADA programming platforms - Rockwell, Emerson, Ignition, or similar
- HMI/GUI development tools
- Industrial instrumentation and control systems
- Field commissioning and FAT/FWT processes
- Virtualization tools (e.g., VMware)
- Industrial communication protocols and diagnostics (e.g., HART communicators)
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 5+ years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience
- 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.
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid-time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
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