Mechanical Engineer 2 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an Engineering position focused on project design and implementation in McLean, Virginia. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) and have at least 2 years of project-based experience. Responsibilities include maintaining design standards, developing sustainable systems, and producing contract documentation. The role necessitates travel up to 25%. Join a forward-thinking environment that fosters engineering innovation and the next generation of technical leaders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project-based experience.
• Strong application knowledge of ASHRAE Handbook and Standards.
• Working knowledge of SMACNA Technical Manuals and Standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains design standards for projects.
• Develop sustainable designs for high performance systems.
• Produce construction contract drawings consistent with regulations.

Skills

Application knowledge of ASHRAE Handbook and Standards

Excellent oral and written communication

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Design experience with governmental sites

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

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 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.

Clearance / Citizenship Type

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and should meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Maintains design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
• Represent the company in interactions with customers, contractors, suppliers and collaborate with other project team members
• Perform site survey, calculations, evaluations, equipment selection, equipment specification, system design, and system layout for project proposal and contract execution
• Develop sustainable designs for high performance systems for air and hydronic distribution, central heating and cooling plants, and building management
• Produce construction contract drawings and specifications consistent with contract requirements and regulations, applicable industrial codes and standards
• Address any mechanical design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning issues
• Develop system sequence of operations, compliance matrices and other project support documentation
• Participate in Pre‑Installation Testing and Checkout (PITCO) processes including system programming, integration testing, and equipment build‑outs
• Develop mechanical project scope and discipline coordination
• Participate in and ensure successful project construction, start‑up and commissioning
• Participate in new product evaluations and recommendations
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time on short‑term assignments depending on project requirements

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent engineering degree
• 2+ years of project‑based experience
• Strong application knowledge of ASHRAE Handbook and Standards
• Working knowledge of SMACNA Technical Manuals and Standards
• Preferred to have passed the fundamentals of Engineering test
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Design experience with governmental sites, data centers, and building infrastructure

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Trane TRACE and/or Carrier HAP experience
• Proficiency with the latest version of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM experience
• LEED accreditation
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Certified Lighting & Efficiency Professional (CLEP)
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)

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, e.g., 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