Control Technician 1

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. in Tysons, Virginia is seeking a Control Technician 1 to fabricate control panels, install and commission field equipment, troubleshoot instrumentation, and maintain documentation for finished panels.

You will operate shop tools and follow safety protocols in a physically demanding environment. Responsibilities include transporting tools to sites, performing installation prep, wiring, and electrical work, assisting in maintenance, and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with at least 1 year of electrical/control experience.
• Experience in a job shop environment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Transport tools, materials, and equipment to and from work sites.
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit; drill holes; pull wiring.
• Strip insulation, connect wires to terminals, install equipment and devices.
• Troubleshoot issues, inspect systems for faults, replace defective parts.
• Follow safety codes and company protocols; work in confined spaces or at height.

Skills

Physical strength

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Height work and ladders

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma/GED with electrical experience

Tools

Power tools

Drills / Saws

Punch sets

Cordless tools

Hydraulic tools

Basic 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.

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 Technician 1

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

• Support & Logistics: Transport tools, materials, and equipment to and from work sites. Clean work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Installation Prep: Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit using hand and power tools. Drill holes and pull wiring through openings.
• Electrical Assistance: Strip insulation from wire ends, attach wires to terminals, and assist in installing electrical equipment, fixtures, and devices.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Help troubleshoot issues, examine systems for faulty wiring, and replace defective parts.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety codes and company protocols, including working in confined spaces or high-pressure environments.
• Working Conditions: This is a physically demanding job, often requiring work in cramped, hot, or cold environments.

Qualifications

Education

• HS Diploma/GED with at least (1) year of experience in a job shop environment and minimum of (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.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $23.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.