Deputy Engineering Leader - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 104,240 - 156,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead complex technical discussions and projects in McLean, Virginia. You will provide oversight and direction to engineering teams while ensuring engineering best practices are adhered to across multiple disciplines.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering and at least five years of experience in the construction industry. This role includes preparing client-specific security technology solutions and managing project risks. A collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth awaits you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years recent experience in construction industry.
• Detailed, motivated self-starter; able to work independently.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical discussions and projects.
• Manage technical risks on projects.
• Prepare client-specific physical security technology solutions.

Skills

Technical discussion

Engineering best practices

Project management

Video Management Systems knowledge

Access Control Systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office

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.

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 project technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 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; able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
• Strong engineering and administration experience with 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 to communicate 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 – 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: experience as onsite liaison, overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical construction.
• PE License: willingness to obtain a Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
• Software: Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, MS Office, ETAP/SKM, AGI32, etc. highly preferred.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team inspired by engineering and innovation to enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better.
• 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 professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words.
• 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 $104,240.00 – USD $156,360.00 per year