Design Engineer Staff

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an engineer to develop Engineering Installation Design Packages, create schedules, and support testing and proposals.

The role involves AutoCAD-driven design work, site surveys, and participation in all project phases to deliver reliable power and technology solutions. The position requires a BS in Electrical or Systems Engineering, 2+ years in engineering, and strong collaboration with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum two years of engineering experience, preferably in design-build.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience leading large-scale designs and communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop Engineering Installation Design Packages with block/riser diagrams and mounting details in AutoCAD.
• Create project and device schedules to accompany Engineering Installation Design Packages.
• Develop cable, device, and performance verification test plans.
• Assist in bids and proposals to capture new work and participate in site surveys.
• Support PITCO testing, system programming, integration testing, and equipment builds.

Skills

AutoCAD

Engineering design

Team communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

Responsibilities

• Development of Engineering Installation Design Packages including the creation of Block Diagrams, Riser Diagrams, Mounting and Wiring Details in AutoCAD
• Create Project and Device schedules with the Engineering Installation Design Packages
• Create Cable, Device, and Performance Verification Test Plans
• Assist in the Bids and Proposals process to capture new work
• Participate in site surveys during all phases of projects.
• Participate in Pre-Installation Testing and Checkout (PITCO) processes including System programming, integration testing, and equipment build outs.
• Assist various calculations; including but not limited to power, heat, voltage drop, conduit sizing and bandwidth.
• Assist with development of sequence of operations, compliance matrices and other project support documentation.
• Developing a basic understanding of related industry documentation such as NEC, NFPA, UL Code (294, 1076, and 2050), ICD 705, NISPOM.
• Participate in new product evaluations and recommendations.
• Contributing to engineering by suggesting improvement and researching questions.
• This position will rotate through various areas of M.C. Dean to gain valuable exposure to the company’s processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (BS) such as Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
• Two (2)+ years of experience in engineering, with preferred experience in design build
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with various customers, vendors, and peers
• Experience leading large scale designs
• Ability to effectively work with AutoCAD

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.

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

Pay Range

USD $90,640.00 - USD $113,300.00 /Yr.