Senior Control Systems Engineer - Industrial Automation

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Virginia is seeking a Control Engineer to manage complex engineering projects, including processing submittals and maintaining project records. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, with over 9 years in the field. Key responsibilities include preparing specifications for materials, identifying project changes, and ensuring project completion. The role demands strong CAD capabilities and a solid understanding of industrial control systems.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in a related field.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Process submittals and RFI's.
• Maintain organized and detailed project records.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials.

Skills

Solid working knowledge of engineering principles

Writing and presentation skills

CAD production capabilities

Industrial control design knowledge

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimation Software

Oscilloscope

Multi-meter

Various hand tools

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.

Responsibilities

Control Engineer 6

1. Processes submittals, RFI’s.
2. Posting RFI’s and change orders.
3. Pricing, tracking and managing change orders.
4. Identifying change orders and ensuring effective resolution.
5. Maintaining as-built drawings.
6. Documenting project issues/conditions.
7. Maintaining organized and detailed project records.
8. Submitting hours and cost codes.
9. Planning and executing project completion and punch list.
10. Preparing specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
11. Submitting O&M manuals.
12. Assisting in development of full estimate.
13. Participate in KPR (Key Project Review).
14. Managing coordination, detailing logs & schedule.
15. Managing schedule updates.
16. Identifying value added solutions & cost savings methods.
17. Instructing field personnel in proper industrial control installation procedures for various equipment.

Qualifications

Experience

1. Master's degree in engineering with 9+ years of experience
2. Bachelor's degree in engineering with 12+ years of experience
3. Ability to demonstrate solid working knowledge of engineeringprinciples, accepted design practices in the North American controls environment
4. Writing and presentation skills, use of common office productivity software
5. CAD production capabilities
6. Ability to estimate hardware, engineering, software production, testing for industrial control system projects
7. Prepare and solicit pricing from prospective vendors
8. Evaluate Vendor proposals
9. The ability to read process & instrumentation diagrams.
10. Understanding of industrial controldesign processes.
11. Understanding of pre-written field test procedures.
12. Ability to develop field test procedures.
13. Experience working with: Microsoft Office, Estimation Software, Oscilloscope, Multi-meter, Various hand tools

Desire

1. Industrial design and evaluation for controlsystems
2. Control system software for process systems
3. Field installation estimation, crew sizing, planning, and supervision
4. Working relationship with major control system vendors supplying North America
5. Ability and desire to innovate

Abilities:

1. Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
2. Sitting for extended periods of time.
3. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
4. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
5. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
6. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
7. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
8. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
9. Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $155,360.00 - USD $194,200.00 /Yr.