Design Engineer Staff 2

M.C. Dean, Inc.

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a System Engineer to support large-scale networking infrastructures. Responsibilities include maintaining system documentation, installing networks, and providing support for high-performance computing centers. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Travel may be required up to 25%.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

Maintain system documentation and maintenance records.
Install and configure networks based on customer needs.
Provide systems support for a large-scale computing center.
Research equipment to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills

Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams

Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Job description

About M.C. Dean

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 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.
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.
The Engineer provides system programming and management support for large‑scale networking infrastructures. The responsibilities include the administration and maintenance of high performance computer configurations as well as other systems and peripherals participating in system integration projects, system performance analyses, problem resolution, and system security initiatives; works with senior staff in the development of system management tools; and works with other Company Departments to provide a comprehensive support infrastructure for a wide range of commercial, corporate, and governmental users.

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

Maintaining system documentation and maintenance records and generate weekly and/or monthly summary status reports.
Spending four (4) to six (6) hours per week staying current on industry trends and available products and services.
Performing staging and setup as needed for project support and for self‑instruction.
Working closely with Systems Engineers to install and configure networks based on an Installation Design Package (IDP) that satisfy the customer's needs.
Researching equipment from a multitude of manufacturers to resolve technical issues during installation and testing.
Working closely with Design Department to identify and correct design problems during the design cycle.
Suggesting process improvements and cost savings to aid Implementation Department for future installs.
Providing systems support for a large‑scale, high performance computing center to include the installation and management of computer systems, workstations, operating systems, peripherals, and system interfaces; works with senior staff to monitor system usage and evaluate performance against defined performance goals; additional duties include the development and maintenance of systems documentation.
Provides designs for automation systems including a list of quantities and types of materials used.
Provide user guideline documentations and manuals for user end custom programs and applications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required with 2+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity. With the provision of SE services for physical security system and IT solutions.

Desired Skills

Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

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.