Project Engineer, Staff

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

Job summary

A technology solutions company in South Hill, Virginia is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to oversee project completion and ensure compliance with engineering standards. You will manage project details, specifications, and schedules while applying your problem-solving skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred. This role involves working in a collaborative environment that values expertise and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in engineering.
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Manage schedule updates.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Technical specifications preparation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's of Science in Engineering

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.

Provides technical & administrative information to others working on a project to ensure that the work complies with all general engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instruction; troubleshoot engineering related installation problems. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing project completion and punch list.
• Preparing specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Preparing invoices.
• Submitting O&M manuals.
• Assisting in development of full estimate.
• Participate in KPR (Key Project Review).
• Managing coordination & detailing logs & schedule.
• Managing schedule updates.
• Managing productivity reports.
• Identifying value added solutions & cost savings methods.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably from an ABET accredited program)
• 0+ years of experience with a Master's of Science degree in Engineering.

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.