Control Engineer 6 - Part-Time

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 143,000; Part time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, a leader in Building Intelligence®, seeks a part-time Senior Engineering role in Tysons, VA. You will design, engineer, test, and deploy industrial control systems for mission-critical facilities, coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

You will prepare specifications, lead PLC/SCADA configuration, perform field tests, and develop procedures for factory and site commissioning. Strong CAD, estimation, and documentation skills are essential to ensure safety, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering with 9+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 12+ years of experience.
• Solid working knowledge of engineering principles and North American controls practices.
• CAD production capabilities.
• Ability to estimate hardware, engineering, software production and testing for industrial control projects.
• Ability to read process & instrumentation diagrams.
• Experience evaluating vendor proposals and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer control systems for small to mid-size projects.
• Lead programming/configuration for PLCs/RTUs/HMI with relevant protocols.
• Write and review QA/QC and commissioning procedures.
• Develop test procedures and conduct factory and field testing.
• Perform troubleshooting and upgrades on existing systems.
• Assist senior engineers with bids and cost Estimation.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

CAD

Field testing

Microsoft Office

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Estimation Software

Microsoft Office

Oscilloscope

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 recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

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.

This is a part-time role.

Responsibilities

• 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 / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
    • Preparation of Specifications
    • Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
    • Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing and Internal/External Comment Resolution
  • Programming
    • Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications
    • Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems with one or more of the following protocols: DNP3, Modbus, SEL Fast Messaging, or Mirrored Bitscommunications
  • 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

  • Estimates
    • Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
    • Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects
    • Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
    • Evaluation and pricing of change orders
  • Personnel Management
    • Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
    • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff

Qualifications

Experience

1. Master's degree in engineering with 9+ years of experience
2. Bachelor's degree in engineering with 12+ years of experience
3. Ability to demonstrate solid working knowledge of engineering principles, accepted design practices in the North American controls environment
4. Writing and presentation skills, use of common office productivity software
5. CAD production capabilities
6. Ability to estimate hardware, engineering, software production, testing for industrial control system projects
7. Prepare and solicit pricing from prospective vendors
8. Evaluate Vendor proposals
9. The ability to read process & instrumentation diagrams.
10. Understanding of industrial control design processes.
11. Understanding of pre-written field test procedures.
12. Ability to develop field test procedures.
13. Experience working with: Microsoft Office, Estimation Software, Oscilloscope, Multi-meter, Various hand tools

Desire

1. Industrial design and evaluation for control systems
2. Control system software for process systems
3. Field installation estimation, crew sizing, planning, and supervision
4. Working relationship with major control system vendors supplying North America
5. Ability and desire to innovate

Abilities:

1. Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
2. Sitting for extended periods of time.
3. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
4. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
5. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
6. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
7. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
8. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
9. Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $83.00 - USD $103.75 /Hr.