Engineer 2 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,640 - 124,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Military Reserve pay offset

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit. You will design, engineer, integrate, and maintain electronic security services for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

The role emphasizes system programming, project coordination, and design leadership while collaborating with senior staff to deliver secure, compliant systems and robust IT solutions. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope.
• Experience with SE services for physical security systems and IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain high‑performance computer configurations within large‑scale networking infrastructures.
• Participate in system integration projects and perform system performance analyses.
• Lead in design reviews, development of design standards, and installation coordination.
• Provide in‑person site surveys and field troubleshooting/commissioning support.
• Prepare technical submittals (Product Data, O&M, Warranty) for security projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers and field technicians to ensure on‑time delivery.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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

We are seeking a Engineer 2 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit. As part of the 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.

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

The Engineer provides system programming and management support for large‑scale networking infrastructures. The responsibilities include the administration and maintenance of high‑performance computer configurations as well as other systems and peripherals, participation in system integration projects, system performance analyses, problem resolution, and system security initiatives; working with senior staff in the development of system management tools and with other company departments to provide a comprehensive support infrastructure for a wide range of commercial, corporate, and governmental users.

• Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of security systems that are compliant with commercial client and data‑center construction standards.
• Responsible for all technical submittals (Product Data, O&M, Warranty) for delivering security projects. Work with a team of engineers, project managers, and field technicians.
• Support project lifecycle of large‑scale construction project.
• Manage multiple project designs concurrently and ensure they meet customer standards.
• Participate in coordination calls with the engineering team and designated project manager to ensure proper communication and delivery.
• Attend coordination calls with contractors/trade groups to coordinate dependencies with regards to security drawings and installation.
• Track revisions, RFIs, submittals, Bill of Materials throughout project lifecycle.
• Lead Design Review sessions with team members and client review calls.
• Developing and improving design standards.
• Leading complex projects, mentoring and overseeing projects execution through design excellence processes, ensuring high delivery quality.
• Leading Pre‑Installation Testing & Checkout of security equipment for various projects – coordinating schedule, checklist, and shipment due dates.
• Review Request for Proposals (RFP) documentation, Statement of Work, and Client Specifications provided for new project bids. Develop Bill of Materials (BOM) and forecast engineering time for new project bids.
• Provide in‑person site surveys and field troubleshooting/commissioning support.

Qualifications

Education

• 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 2+ 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 10% of the time.

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.

Benefits Package

• 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 $90,640.00 - USD $124,640.00 /Yr.