Engineer 6

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

M.C. Dean, a leader in Building Intelligence®, is seeking an Engineer 6 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit in Tysons, VA.

The role centers on designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers. You will work on intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, and related systems, with opportunities to lead large-scale designs and advance technical leadership within a 75-year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline such as Electrical or Systems Engineering.
• 12+ years of engineering experience; design-build preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication with customers, vendors and peers.
• Experience leading large-scale designs and using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop Engineering Installation Design Packages (EIDP) including block/riser diagrams and wiring details in AutoCAD.
• Create project and device schedules aligned with EIDP.
• Draft Cable, Device, and Performance Verification Test Plans.
• Assist in Bids and Proposals to capture new work.
• Participate in site surveys across project phases.
• Support Pre-Installation Testing and Checkout (PITCO) including system programming and integration.
• Assist with calculations (power, heat, voltage drop, conduit sizing, bandwidth).
• Develop sequences of operations and compliance matrices for projects.
• Learn and apply NEC, NFPA, UL Code provisions (294, 1076, 2050, ICD 705, NISPOM).
• Contribute to engineering by suggesting improvements and researching questions.

Skills

AutoCAD

Leadership

Design build

Stakeholder communication

System engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

12+ years engineering experience

Design lead experience

Tools

AutoCAD

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 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.

About M.C. Dean

We seek a Engineer 6 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

• Development of Engineering Installation Design Packages including the creation of Block Diagrams, Riser Diagrams, Mounting and Wiring Details in AutoCAD
• Create Project and Device schedules with the Engineering Installation Design Packages
• Create Cable, Device, and Performance Verification Test Plans
• Assist in the Bids and Proposals process to capture new work
• Participate in site surveys during all phases of projects.
• Participate in Pre-Installation Testing and Checkout (PITCO) processes including System programming, integration testing, and equipment build outs.
• Assist various calculations; including but not limited to power, heat, voltage drop, conduit sizing and bandwidth.
• Assist with development of sequence of operations, compliance matrices and other project support documentation.
• Developing a basic understanding of related industry documentation such as NEC, NFPA, UL Code (294, 1076, and 2050), ICD 705, NISPOM.
• Participate in new product evaluations and recommendations.
• Contributing to engineering by suggesting improvement and researching questions.

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; Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (BS) such as Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering or related discipline
• 12+ years of experience in engineering, with preferred experience in design build with a Bachelor's or 9+ years of experience with a Master's Degree
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with various customers, vendors and peers
• Experience leading large scale Designs
• Ability to effectively work with AutoCAD

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.

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 $172,000.00 - USD $235,000.00 /Yr.