Tech Specialist 1 - Automation & Control Systems

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

Job summary

A leading building intelligence firm is seeking a Tech Specialist 1 – Automation & Control Systems to assist with the development and maintenance of complex BMS and SCADA systems. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years' experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and basic knowledge of PLC and SCADA programming. The role requires reliability and a commitment to customer site attendance, offering opportunities for growth in the IT field.

Qualifications

• Requires 6 or more years of experience with EPMS, BMS, or SCADA systems.
• Requires reliable attendance at the customer site during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of complex BMS and SCADA systems.
• Perform basic TCP/IP configuration.
• Troubleshoot communication link failures.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLC applications.
• Prepare electrical sketches and perform calculations.

Skills

Basic TCP/IP configuration

Troubleshooting communication link failure

Technical writing

Good communication skills

Basic programming skills of PLC and SCADA

Education

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Ignition

Siemens Desigo

Wonderware

Job description

Tech Specialist 1 – Automation & Control Systems

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About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is a building intelligence firm that designs, builds, operates, and maintains cyber‑physical solutions for 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. Our headquarters in Tysons, Virginia deliver 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

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems, focusing on advanced configurable integrations.
• Perform basic TCP/IP configuration
• Configure communication devices and troubleshoot communication link failure
• Configure Modbus Gateway devices communication protocol and ability to use applications like Modscan for troubleshooting and monitoring
• Understand the vendor’s manuals and configure vendor’s power meter, PDU, ATS, Generators, STS, UPS, and Battery systems etc.
• Navigate through EPMS and SCADA applications for monitoring, trending, and retrieving of data
• Safely open, close, rack‑in and rack‑out of breakers for points monitoring
• Understand PLC applications to load and update projects
• Understand PLC applications to configure the communication parameters
• Prepares and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets
• Perform simple routine electrical and mechanical calculations
• Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
• Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical theories
• Basic power systems familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, text equipment, etc.
• Perform Point to Point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS systems
• Manage the progress of startup and issues lists, standards and commissioning tools
• Write Point to Point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS/ICS systems
• Manage the progress of startup and issues lists in CX Allow and other commissioning tools
• Basic programming and troubleshooting skills of PLC and SCADA
• Proficient with technical writing
• Knowledge of advanced mathematics
• Basic awareness of industry codes and standards
• Good communication skills
• Willing to travel to customer sites for startups

Qualifications

• Requires 6 or more years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, Industrial instrumentation and/or SCADA systems
• 6+ years of experience with a High School Diploma 4+ years of experience with an Associate’s
• Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer

Preferred Technologies

• Allen Bradley PLC, Ignition, Distech, Niagara, Siemens Desigo, Eaton Foreseer, Schneider EPO, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Wonderware, Instrumentation calibrator/simulator

Preferred Industry Certifications

• CCST certification, Security+ certification

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.

Job Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industry: Design Services