Control Technician 1

M.C. Dean

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 31,684 - 38,572

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A technology firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Control Technician 1 to fabricate control panels and conduct field installations. The ideal candidate will follow safety procedures and have experience in electrical/control work. Responsibilities include panel assembly, testing equipment, and compliance with company protocols. The role demands physical stamina and basic communication skills, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

At least (1) year of experience in a job shop environment.
Minimum of (1) year of electrical/control experience.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Follow work orders and instructions for assembly.
Perform panel build, panel mounting, and wiring.
Observe safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic organizational skills

Ability to safely use hand and power tools

Physical strength and stamina

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Intermediate computer skills

Job description

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, D.C., Washington

Mar 01, 2026

Overview

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.

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.
Understanding 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 (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.

We offer an excellent benefits package including: