Control Engineer 4

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a skilled solution architect with extensive experience in real-time grid management for ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, and EMS systems. The ideal candidate will lead crafting integrated solution architectures and collaborate closely with clients and teams to drive innovation and decision-making. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in this role.

This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on transforming grid management solutions and making a real impact in the electric utilities sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience within the electric utilities sector.
• At least 5 years specializing in solution architecture.
• Direct involvement in real-time grid management: ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, EMS.

Responsibilities

• Craft integrated solution architectures for ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, EMS systems.
• Collaborate with vendor and client architecture teams.
• Obtain client endorsement for the solution blueprint.

Skills

Creative and analytical thinking

Collaboration

Leadership qualities

Effective communication skills

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Aspentech software

Siemens Spectrum Power

ABB MicroSCADA

General Electric software

Oracle Utilities Network Management System

Job description

About Modular Mission Critical

ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about 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 for employees to build long‑term careers. Your role will revolve around crafting innovative solutions for real‑time grid management, including SCADA, EMS, ADMS, and DERMS systems. You thrive on pushing boundaries, constantly seeking opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation for transformative outcomes. Recognizing the importance of collaboration, you'll engage closely with clients and teams, driving innovation through co‑location and partnership at client sites. At M.C. Dean, you'll lead the charge in shaping the future of grid management, driving progress, and delivering unparalleled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in crafting integrated solution architectures of new and existing ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, and/or EMS systems.
• Collaborate closely with vendor and client architecture teams to delineate solution alternatives, foster agreement, and steer pivotal decision‑making processes.
• Guide the process of obtaining client endorsement for the overarching solution blueprint.
• Forging partnerships with integration leads to devise holistic integration architectures and strategies.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and pioneering grid management solutions, consistently enhancing our portfolio for clients.
• Serve as a beacon of guidance and mentorship for aspiring leaders within M.C. Dean.
• Cultivate deep‑seeded trust and advisory relationships with clients across all levels of the business, spanning strategic planning to operational execution.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience within the electric utilities sector.
• A minimum of 5 years specializing in solution architecture.
• Demonstrated proficiency with at least 5 years of direct involvement in real‑time grid management, covering ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, and EMS systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following vendor software systems: Aspentech (including Aspen Energy Analyzer, Aspen Utilities Planner, Aspen GDOT, Aspen One Engineering Suite, Aspen Plus, OSI Monarch), Siemens Spectrum Power, ABB MicroSCADA, General Electric PowerOn, General Electric Grid Solutions (formerly GE Grid Solutions), General Electric Vernova, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, OSIsoft PI System, Honeywell SCADA, Oracle Utilities Network Management System, Eaton CYME Grid Analysis, PcVue, Inductive Ignition, or similar product.

Professional Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated capacity to think creatively and analytically when resolving challenges.
• Demonstrated achievement in fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Strong inclination towards working within an information systems setting.
• Exceptional leadership qualities, coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills, and adept interpersonal abilities.

Education / Experience

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 5 - 7 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 7 - 9 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.