Engineer 4 - Columbia, SC

M. C. Dean; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Columbia, SC is seeking an Engineer 4 for its Security and Electronic Systems unit. The role involves providing system programming and support for advanced networking infrastructures. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess 7+ years of experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope.
• Must obtain a Security+ within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• System programming and management support for networking infrastructures.
• Maintain system documentation and maintenance records.
• Suggest process improvements and cost savings.
• Provide systems support for a computing center.

Skills

Strong oral communication

Strong written communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Organization skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline

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.

We are seeking an Engineer 4 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.

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, participating in system integration projects, system performance analyses, problem resolution, and system security initiatives; works 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.

• Maintaining system documentation and maintenance records and generating weekly and/or monthly summary status reports.
• Spending four to six 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 manufacturers 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.
• Providing designs for automation systems including a list of quantities and types of materials used.
• Providing user guideline documentations and manuals for end‑user custom programs and applications.
• Working within a lab environment, learning different IT and ESS systems.

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; no clearance is needed.

Education/Certifications:

• 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 7+ 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.
• Must obtain a Security+ within 6 months.

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.

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

• 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

• 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 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.