Design Engineer Staff 2

M.C. Dean, Inc

Tysons (VA)

On-site

USD 90,640 - 135,960

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc in Tysons, Virginia is looking for an experienced engineer to join their multidisciplinary team for complex electrical construction projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and ideally 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit being preferred.

The role includes developing design deliverables, performing electrical analysis, and coordinating with other building systems. M.C. Dean offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including paid leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

2 to 4 years of relevant experience in design or commissioning.
Familiarity with essential responsibilities and activities.
Eligible for DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Originate and execute design with limited supervision.
Perform analysis of electrical distribution systems.
Provide support for construction activities.

Skills

Engineering discipline knowledge

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Revit

Familiarity with building power systems

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Engineering analysis software

Job description

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.

Description

In this role, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and construction team, you will develop and integrate engineering deliverables for complex and challenging electrical construction projects in the mission‑critical, healthcare, industrial, transportation, pharmaceutical, federal, and Fortune 500 sectors. Work products include detailed design drawings, specifications, studies, product selections, installation sequence plans, and commissioning testing scripts, as well as the life‑cycle execution of the systems associated. The role is located on‑site at a project location or at M.C. Dean office locations, as required to support project delivery.

This is a position for an experienced engineer, and general use and application of concepts, practices, and techniques is expected. You must be able to identify and develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity with limited to moderate oversight. You will be provided with tools required to succeed, including access to more experienced engineers, and training on industry standards, codes, and software that will facilitate and drive the requirements of your work. You will be expected to properly understand and utilize the tools provided to you.

The M.C. Dean E&C Electrical Systems Engineering team provides comprehensive, fully integrated engineering services and management to the Engineering and Construction Division, in specific support of the Operations Team and the execution of construction. As a member of the team, you will participate in all aspects of system design and construction, including preconstruction and estimating, design and engineering, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC/BIM), and electrical construction. You will be heavily exposed to, and actively coordinate with, other building systems provided by MCDean, including telecommunications, electronic security, fire alarm, and electrical automation and control. You will also be exposed to all aspects of construction and expected to coordinate your work as required with other trades, such as architecture and mechanical/plumbing.

Required Position Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program
2 to 4 years of relevant experience in design or commissioning of building power systems
Familiarity with essential responsibilities and activities
Proficient in MS Office suite of products

Preferred Position Qualifications

EIT Certification, ability to sit for Professional Engineers License exam within 2 years of hire
Experience in the mission‑critical, healthcare, industrial, transportation, pharmaceutical, federal, and Fortune 500 sectors
Proficiency with AutoCAD software
Expert in Revit software
Proficiency with engineering analysis software, such as AGI32, ElumTools, SKM, or ETAP
Eligible to gain a DOD security clearance
Master’s degree in engineering or management
Design Build Institute of America Certification (DBIA)
Certified Energy Manager Certification (CEM)
Certified in Power Quality Certification (CPQ)
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Certification (LEED)
Lighting Certified Certification (LC)
Certified Lighting & Efficiency Professional Certification (CLEP)
Certified Associate in Project Management Certification (CAPM)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Certification (NICET)

Responsibilities

Originate and execute detailed design with limited supervision by Senior Engineers, including the design or integration of the following:
- Normal power medium and low voltage distribution systems
- Emergency power generation and distribution systems, including UPS
- Coordinate device locations with other trades, including mechanical, plumbing, or other (Architectural, Lab, Medical, Kitchen, etc), including interpreting equipment requirements
- Interior and Exterior Lighting Design, including lighting controls & layouts; perform lighting calculations
- Project specifications for all equipment and installation methods
Perform analysis of electrical distribution systems, including short circuit, overcurrent device coordination, arc flash, cable pull, ductbank heating, etc.
Documentation of design work via AutoCAD and REVIT in 2D and 3D platforms.
Field verify existing conditions as necessary.
Provide support of construction activities, including but not limited to, responses to Requests for Information, review of project equipment submittals, and technical support of operations management.
Assist in mentoring entry level engineers.
Assign and manage tasks for entry level engineers.
Assist Project Lead Engineers in managing project support and deliverables.
Manage project support and deliverables as the Project Lead Engineer on smaller or less technically complex projects.
Perform quality control check of work product you provide, and work product provided by others.
Travel to work locations as required.
Actively participate in design and owner/architect/contractor meetings as necessary.
Determine or assist in determining project engineering scopes of work, deadlines, and budget, and complete support within agreed deadlines and budget.
Keep senior staff informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and that the objectives of the company and the client are achieved.
Coordinate work with other members of the project team.
Inform all relevant MCDean staff of client matters.
Commit to self‑learning and professional development.
Manage your time effectively and support multiple projects concurrently.

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.

Benefits