Designer Senior - Critical Infrastructure Solutions (Tysons, VA)

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in McLean, Virginia is seeking an experienced electrical designer with 10+ years in the commercial electrical field. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and proficiency in software tools such as AutoCAD and Revit. Responsibilities include reviewing construction documents, performing calculations for circuit sizing, and participating in project coordination. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical facilities. U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility to access classified information.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial electrical field experience or 10 years of experience as a Designer using AutoCAD.
• 8+ years of experience with an associate degree.
• 5+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision as part of the project VDC team.
• Review construction documents to identify modeling requirements.
• Perform basic capacity and voltage drop calculations.
• Model and coordinate electrical and low voltage raceways and equipment.
• Participate in multi-trade coordination and resolve conflicts.
• Produce drawings and sketches and perform quality reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Knowledge of field installation best practices

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to details

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

BlueBeam

MS Office

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.

Responsibilities

• Work under general supervision as part of the project VDC team.
• Review construction documents, specifications, BIM execution plan, project-specific design plan, and other documents to identify modeling requirements.
• Perform basic capacity and voltage drop calculations to validate circuit and pathway sizing.
• Perform modeling and coordination of the electrical and low voltage raceways and equipment based on established project-level guidelines and company standards for typical spaces and moderately complex elements of the project.
• Participate in multi-trade coordination and resolve conflicts.
• Produce drawings and sketches as necessary, verify and perform quality review of the completed work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and related concepts.
• Knowledge of the field installation best practices; knowledge of critical design software.
• Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk AutoCAD, BlueBeam, MS Office.

Education Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial electrical field experience or at least 10 years of commercial electrical field experience and 10 years of experience as a Designer using AutoCAD or MicroStation with a high school diploma or GED.
• 8+ years of experience with an associate degree.
• 5+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree.

General Requirements

• Attention to details
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a multi-discipline team
• Commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Clearance/Citizen Type

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information.

Certifications

• Completed electrical apprenticeship and journeyman or master electrician status strongly desired

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period.
• 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, 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.