Electrical Maintenance Technician 3 - Charlottesville, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to ensure optimal operation of electrical, mechanical, and fire safety systems. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and oversight of junior technicians.

Qualified individuals with a Journeyman License and U.S. Citizenship for security clearance will thrive in our mission-critical environments. The role demands the operation of complex electrical systems, effective troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience required.
• Must hold a state-issued Journeyman License.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical systems operate at peak efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Manage mechanical and electrical systems in emergencies.

Skills

Ability to read wiring diagrams

Safe maintenance principles

Maintenance record keeping

Test equipment operation

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Company 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.

Clearance Requirement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. Minimum secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly Security Clearance.

License/Certification Requirement

Applicants selected must hold a state‑issued Journeyman License.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the project site are operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues.

• Render assistance in administration and regulation of the duties of junior technicians and provide oversight of contractors’ roles for electrical duties.
• Analyze systems requirements, conduct research on equipment and procedures, and recommend modifications to new and existing systems. Install new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines.
• Utilize safe working practices; apply lockout/tagout, MSDS, and good housekeeping methods. Ability to type and utilize common administrative and office software.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify malfunctioning electronic units such as printed circuit boards, set‑up sensing mechanisms, and advanced electrical circuits.
• Perform maintenance, installations, and service repairs on critical data center systems and all industrial electrical equipment, including power distribution, electronic components, and lighting systems across the campus.
• Use appropriate test equipment, including infrared scanning and vibration analysis meters, for diagnostics. Ensure activities are logged in CMMS.
• Conduct daily walk‑throughs of the facility, documenting parameters such as power availability, temperature, humidity, and alarm status to track discrepancies and trends.
• Manage mechanical and electrical systems in emergency situations, including HVAC components, power distribution, generator systems, load transfer, UPS systems, DC power systems, and fire and life safety.
• Identify required materials and parts for maintenance and repair; prepare and present cost estimates for parts, equipment, and supplies to facilitate procurement.
• Maintain relationships with major vendor accounts.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee all critical environment vendors during maintenance, emergency, and break/fix events to ensure personnel safety and maintain critical load power.
• Set up and operate electrical data‑capturing devices such as Dranetz and Fluke PQA.
• Create and perform periodic reviews of MOPs and SOPs to ensure updated techniques and safety guidelines.
• Collect and generate internal and vendor field service reports describing all activities performed at the facility.
• Develop reliability reports to identify areas for increased efficiency, resiliency, or to mitigate unplanned downtime.
• Conduct training with junior technicians and other staff on electrical equipment/system maintenance, repairs, and operation.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on generators, switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, and lighting systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies, local electrical codes, and industry standards.
testing of electrical equipment for proper operation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment status, and repairs conducted.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering teams on repairs, maintenance activities, and new installations.
• Respond to emergency calls and perform repairs to guarantee continuous operation of critical systems.
• Stay updated on the latest electrical technologies and safety practices; participate in ongoing training to improve skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship; must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Minimum secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Poly Security Clearance.
• State‑issued Journeyman License.

Candidate Expectations

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, floor plans, construction documents, safety requirements, OEM operating and maintenance instructions, job specifications, and MOPs.
• Organize safe maintenance principles for regulating and scheduling planned and unplanned activities and establish and meet deadlines for work and projects.
• Interpret building codes and local and federal regulations as they relate to installations and apply them as required by the site. Maintain maintenance records as required by City, State, and EPA regulations.
• Operate and inspect emergency power generation and reliability equipment; ensure systems are functioning properly and maintenance is performed according to MOPs, manufacturer literature, and best practices.
• Utilize hand tools and test equipment to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical equipment. Analyze, plan, and perform preventive maintenance of electrical systems throughout the facility and troubleshoot advanced circuits.
• Understand power density and parity with HVAC system capacities. Ensure availability and capacity and maintained.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Demonstrate physical strength and stamina for tasks such as loading, unloading, operating equipment, and transporting materials. Follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
• Relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet; climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected); see in color and hear and communicate in English.
• Use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; identify problems and apply general rules to produce sound conclusions.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, including understanding relationships among events.
• See details at close range (within a few feet).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.