Industrial Electrical Technician 2 - DC Water

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and(dis

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Military Reserve pay offset

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an Industrial Electrical Technician to perform maintenance, testing, and installation of electrical equipment in mission-critical facilities. Prior DC Journeyman/Master Electrician qualifications or the ability to obtain licensure are required.

The role involves infrared thermography, reading blueprints, and complying with NFPA/NEC safety standards. The position calls for 4+ years in facilities maintenance, strong knowledge of electrical systems and life-safety controls, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years in facilities maintenance or similar environments.
• Progressive, hands-on experience in electrical systems, controls, generators, and life safety systems.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or ability to obtain DC licensure; DC Journeyman/Master Electrician preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial electrical equipment.
• Conduct tests and inspections for safety and proper operation of electrical systems.
• Use infrared thermography to predict and prevent equipment failures.
• Interpret blueprints and electrical diagrams and ensure compliance with NFPA/NEC standards.
• Maintain records of work, inspections, tests, and calibrations; assist in planning and task improvements.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to resolve complex electrical issues.
• Install conduit, wiring systems, and various electrical equipment; perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Blueprints interpretation

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Infrared thermography

Education

High school diploma or GED

4+ years facilities maintenance experience

Tools

Infrared thermography

Electrical test equipment

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 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.

License/Certification Requirement: Candidates must be certified and experienced as a DC Journeyman or Master Electrician, or possess the qualifications necessary to obtain one. A valid DC Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a mandatory requirement and must be obtained prior to hiring.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial electrical equipment.
• Conduct tests and inspections to ensure proper functioning and safety of electrical systems.
• Utilize infrared thermography for predictive maintenance, identifying potential issues before they lead to equipment failure.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, ensuring compliance with NFPA, NEC, and other relevant standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including reports on inspections, tests, and repairs.
• Collaborate with other technicians and engineers to resolve complex electrical issues.
• Perform complete corrective and preventative maintenance, testing and calibration of equipment, systems, associated devices, and controls.
• Recommend changes to job plans and job tasks to increase productivity and equipment reliability.
• Perform complete installations of various types of electrical equipment, utilizing basic electrical, and mechanical skills as necessary.
• Use of tools and test equipment associated with this line of work.
• Understanding and use of industry standards for testing, repair, maintenance, and calibration; and proficient at interpreting industrial electrical diagrams.
• Understand and practice all pertinent electrical safety standards such as Lock Out Tag out and Arc Flash.
• Preparation of accurate written reports of work, test results, calibration reports, and work orders.
• Experience installing conduit and wiring systems.
• The Industrial Electrical Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, testing, and installation of industrial electrical equipment. This role requires Journeyman Electrician technicians with a minimum of three years of experience in industrial settings, preferably with specific expertise in infrared thermography.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED, along with 4+ years of progressive, hands‑on experience in facilities maintenance or complex mission‑critical environments, is required. This experience must include in‑depth knowledge of electrical systems, controls, generators, and life safety systems, aligning with the assigned area of responsibility.
• Strong expertise in industrial electrical systems and control equipment.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively with minimal supervision.

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

• 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 $30.00 - USD $37.50 /Hr.