Control Technician 1

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Control Technician 1 in McLean, Virginia. In this role, you will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of control panels and field instrumentation. You will follow instructions and perform various tasks like panel building and wiring using hand tools safely. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, electrical experience, and physical stamina to handle equipment. This position offers a collaborative work environment focused on innovation in technology solutions.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with at least one year of experience.
• Minimum one year of electrical/control experience required.

Responsibilities

• Follow verbal instructions and read diagrams.
• Perform panel build, mounting, and wiring.
• Safely use and maintain hand and power tools.

Skills

Basic organizational skills

Communication skills

Physical strength and stamina

Education

HS Diploma/GED

1 year experience in job shop environment

1 year electrical/control experience

Tools

Power tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

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.

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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.

The Control Technician 1 is responsible for the fabrication of control panels, field installation and commissioning procedures associated with control panels and field instrumentation, troubleshooting & calibration of field instruments, equipment and control panels, testing and analysis, documentation and updating drawings of finished control panels. Care of all M.C. Dean, Inc. provided shop tools, meters, and other associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Following verbal instructions and reading instructions such as work orders, diagrams, and wire lists to determine materials needed and sequence of assembly.
• Communication and basic organizational skills.
• Performing panel build, panel mounting, panel penetrations, wiring, and cosmetic repairs.
• Ability to safely use and maintain hand and power tools.
• Undertanding and following company procedures and policies.
• Understanding and observing safety practices and procedures for various types of industrial manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

Education

• HS Diploma/GED with at least one (1) year of experience in a job shop environment and minimum of one (1) year of electrical/control experience.

Tools

• Various power tools including drills, saws, punch sets utilizing corded, cordless, and hydraulic methods. Intermediate computer skills.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Recognizes when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; this describes problem recognition rather than problem solving.
• Applies general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Sees details at close range and can listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.