Electrician - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an Electrician to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit.

The role supports design, integration, and maintenance of electronic security services including access control, intrusion detection, CCTV and IT systems for federal, local and commercial customers. The position requires four years in the electrical industry, a Journeyman's license, a Secret clearance (with ability to obtain TS/SCI with polygraph), and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Four years of experience in the electrical industry.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Journeyman's license is REQUIRED.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment and devices per blueprints and plans.
• Install and mount electronic controls, device panels, sensors, and components.
• Perform interlock wiring as required.
• Test electrical systems and continuity with testing devices.
• Inspect installation sites and study plans to determine materials and procedures.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and tools and correct problems.
• Read contract drawings and follow them in the installation process.
• Troubleshoot EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.

Skills

Security clearance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EMS systems

Smart breakers

Relays

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 9,000 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 9,000 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.

We are seeking an Electrician to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
• Installing and mounting electronic controls, device, panels, sensors, and components.
• Performing interlock wiring as required.
• Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices.
• Inspecting installation sites and studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals in order to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problems.
• Reading contract drawings.
• Trouble shooting EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience working in the electrical industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test
• Reliable Transportation
• Possibility for mandatory overtime, which may fluctuate and include night and weekend work.
• Ability to travel is 50%
• Journeyman's license is REQUIRED

Additional Experience With

• Leading teams on large complex installation projects with limited supervision
• Leading and documenting daily toolbox talks, ORMs, and Safety Audits
• Installation of head end equipment for access control, intrusion detection and CCTV systems
• Performing take off project drawings
• Documenting daily reports and project progress
• Forecasting and managing project labor hours

Working Conditions And Environment

• This position is physically demanding and often requires working outdoors while exposed to all types of weather conditions and while working in all types of environments. For example, the incumbent may be required to work, depending on the job location and the time of year, in the heat, cold, rain and snow.
• This position also requires working at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space or attic.
• The incumbent must be able to access work areas that are accessible only by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladders or stairs that are under construction.
• Additionally, this position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, employees are often required to work overtime, weekends and night shifts.
• The incumbent must work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

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

What We Offer

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $37.50 - USD $37.50 /Hr.