Engineer 1 with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, a leader in building intelligence, is seeking an Engineer 1 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) team in Virginia.

The role includes designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial clients, with responsibilities spanning intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, and IT systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline.
• 0+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system documentation and maintenance records; generate weekly/monthly status reports.
• Stay current on industry trends and products (4–6 hours weekly).
• Perform staging and setup for project support and self-instruction.
• Install and configure networks based on an Installation Design Package (IDP) to meet client needs.
• Research equipment and resolve issues during installation/testing.
• Collaborate with Design Department to identify and fix design issues.
• Provide automation system designs and user guideline documentation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel willingness 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related discipline)

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 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 Engineer 1 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

• Maintaining system documentation and maintenance records and generate weekly and/or monthly summary status reports.
• Spending four (4) to six (6) hours per week staying current on industry trends and available products and services.
• Performing staging and setup as needed for project support and for self-instruction.
• Working closely with Systems Engineers to install and configure networks based on an Installation Design Package (IDP) that satisfy the customer's needs.
• Researching equipment from a multitude of manufactures to resolve technical issues during installation and testing.
• Working closely with Design Department to identify and correct design problems during the design cycle.
• Suggesting process improvements and cost savings to aid Implementation Department for future installs.
• Providing systems support for a large-scale, high performance computing center to include the installation and management of computer systems, workstations, operating systems, peripherals, and system interfaces; works with senior staff to monitor system usage and evaluate performance against defined performance goals; additional duties include the development and maintenance of systems documentation.
• Provides designs for automation systems including a list of quantities and types of materials used. Provide user guideline documentations and manuals for user end custom programs and applications. Qualifications 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; requires ability to obtain a secret clearance. Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required with 0+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity. with the provision of SE services for physical security system and IT solutions. Desired Skills: * Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
• 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
• 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.
• Pay Range USD $68,000.00 - USD $93,500.00 /Yr.