Deputy Project Leader- Dallas, Texas

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an experienced technical leader for the Critical Power Group’s Regional Service Lead role in Dallas. The position focuses on advanced troubleshooting, mentoring field technicians, and coordinating response efforts for critical infrastructure projects.

Drive regional technical quality, lead onboarding of new technicians, and collaborate with OEMs and engineering to deliver reliable power systems services. Some travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Preferred EE or Industry related degree).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex technical instructions, plans, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
• Strong NEC knowledge and maintenance practices; travel to project locations.
• Experience with power electronic systems maintenance and repair; OEM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as region's primary technical resource for complex troubleshooting and equipment support.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to field technicians.
• Support regional technicians during emergencies, major repairs, startups, and escalations.
• Coordinate with OEMs, Technical Support, Engineering, and subject matter experts.
• Prepare quotations, estimates, and technical proposals for repairs and replacements.
• Develop technical scopes of work for maintenance and replacement projects.
• Assist with project forecasting, manpower planning, and resource allocation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Field service

Project coordination

Education

BS in Engineering (EE preferred)

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 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.

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 Critical Power Group is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting UPS systems, batteries, and other critical infrastructure equipment. Our technicians are factory trained on most major UPS manufacturers of static equipment (e.g., MGE/APC, Liebert, Toshiba/Mitsubishi, and Powerware/Eaton to name a few). Our technicians perform preventive maintenance and equipment testing as well as emergency service calls at high profile government, institutional and commercial customer facilities. The Critical Power Group also provides engineering and technical support to customers and other divisions of M.C. Dean, Inc.

Responsibilities

This position provides advanced technical expertise, customer support, operational coordination, technician development, and project execution support to ensure regional performance objectives are achieved. The RSL is responsible for technical escalations, complex troubleshooting, project quoting, onboarding and development of technicians, and assisting with daily operational activities.

• Serve as the region's primary technical resource for complex troubleshooting, diagnostics, and equipment support.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to field technicians.
• Support regional technicians during emergency service events, major repairs, startups, commissioning activities, and technical escalations.
• Coordinate with OEMs, Technical Support, Engineering, and other subject matter experts.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers regarding maintenance recommendations, repair options, and equipment condition assessments.
• Assist with customer meetings, project reviews, and technical presentations.
• Prepare and review quotations, estimates, change orders, and technical proposals.
• Develop technical scopes of work for repairs, maintenance services, and equipment replacement projects.
• Assist with project forecasting, manpower planning, and resource allocation.
• Lead onboarding efforts for newly hired technicians within the region.
• Develop and execute regional technician training plans.
• Conduct field evaluations, site audits, and technical assessments.
• Assist the Regional Manager with daily operational management of the region.
• Monitor completion and quality of field service reports, quotations, KPRs, inspections, and administrative requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the region.
• Support field safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Engineering (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of experience.
• OEM experience (ABB, Ametek, SCI, Cyberex, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Gutor, APC, MGE, Schneider Electric, Vertiv/Powerware/Eaton) or progressive experience in power electronic system maintenance and repair.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex technical instructions, plans, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex electrical systems, perform damage assessments, estimate maintenance, parts, and manpower requirements, diagnose malfunctions, and employ testing and inspection techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, maintenance practices, maintenance and supply procedures, and quality control procedures.
• Ability and Willingness to Travel to project locations as needed.

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package Including

• 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

Abilities

• 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 in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, 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.