Deputy Engineering Leader - San Jose, CA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 114,640 - 171,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is looking for a qualified Deputy Engineering Leader to join our Security and Electronic Systems team in San Jose, California. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading technical projects and discussions while ensuring best practices across engineering disciplines.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry, particularly in electronic security systems. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the construction industry with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong engineering background in electronic security systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and technical discussions.
• Determine engineering best practices.
• Manage integration of data from multiple systems.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Risk Management

Technical Solutions Validation

Analytical Skills

Strong Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Microsoft Windows Server

Job description

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 9,000 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.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Deputy Engineering Leader to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command‑and‑control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex technical discussions, projects, and/or programs.
• Validating world‑class technical solutions on projects.
• Ensuring engineering best practices are followed across multiple engineering and solution disciplines.
• Managing technical risk on a project.
• Providing oversight, direction, and technical expertise to engineering teams on a project.
• Preparing client‑specific physical security technology solutions including cutting‑edge credential technology, AI vision systems, drone and drone interdiction systems, access control, intrusion detection, video management systems, and complex integrations.
• Driving the development and maintenance of project artifacts from the requirements capture stage through the launch of new technology.
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
• Reviewing technical project details with project leadership.
• Managing the integration of data from multiple systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on the project technical solution.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of recent experience in the construction industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or 3+ years of recent experience with a Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Detailed, motivated, self‑starter; must be able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
• Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services:
• Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000, Lenel OnGuard, Honeywell ProWatch, AMAG.
• Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Lenel Video Management.
• Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar, Southwest Microwave, SightLogix.
• Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, HID, WIDS.
• Familiarity with design/administration tools such as REVIT, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, ACC, Procore.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 11 and general networking.
• Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
• Familiarity with cyber‑security requirements.
• Familiarity with inside‑plant and outside‑plant telecom requirements.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio skills is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design: background in design and engineering of mission‑critical facilities. Skill in calculations for electrical construction.
• Build: interest in the manufacture of modular builds for electrical construction.
• Delivery: serving as onsite liaison, overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical construction.
• PE License: willingness to obtain Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
• Software: Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, MS Office, ETAP/SKM, AGI32, etc. highly preferred.

Benefits

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry‑leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
• A competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Military reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Physical Requirements

• 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 to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., 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.

Pay Range
USD $114,640.00 - USD $171,960.00 /Yr.