Tech Specialist 2 - Automation & Control Systems

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 86,720 - 130,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading technology integration company in Gaithersburg, Maryland is seeking a Tech Specialist 2 for Automation and Control Systems. In this role, you'll be responsible for advanced technical leadership in implementing and commissioning Building Management and Electrical Power Management Systems. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, the position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Candidates are expected to have 8+ years of relevant experience and excellent troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting, and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, and SCADA systems.
• Requires reliable attendance at customer sites during work hours.
• Basic knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical leadership in implementation and commissioning of Building Management Systems.
• Assist in development and maintenance of complex EPMS and SCADA systems.
• Configure communication devices and troubleshoot link failures.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Basic programming

Technical writing

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma (8+ years experience) or associate's degree (6+ years experience)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Ignition

Siemens Desigo

Job description

Apply for the Tech Specialist 2 - Automation & Control Systems role at M.C. Dean, Inc.

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.

Overview

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

Technical Specialist provides advanced technical leadership in the development, implementation, final testing, startup, commissioning, calibration of instrumentation devices within BMS (Building Management Systems), EPMS (Electrical Power Management Systems), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and (ICS) Industrial Control Systems. This role is responsible for implementing multiple interconnected systems with advanced configurable integrations, ensuring optimal performance, interoperability, and security. The Technical Specialist understands sophisticated electrical and mechanical distribution systems, assists in planning and execution of complex projects, provides strategic guidance and technical expertise, and contributes to a safe working environment for co‑workers and customers. Local, regional, and national travel may be required.

• 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 failures.
• Configure Modbus Gateway communication protocols and use applications such as Modscan for troubleshooting and monitoring.
• Understand vendor manuals and configure vendor’s power meter, PDU, ATS, generators, STS, UPS, and battery systems.
• Navigate EPMS and SCADA applications for monitoring, trending, and data retrieval.
• Safely open, close, rack‑in and rack‑out breakers for point monitoring.
• Understand PLC applications to load and update projects and configure communication parameters.
• Prepare and review simple electrical sketches, cable plans, and data sheets.
• Perform simple routine electrical and mechanical calculations.
• Assist in reviewing 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, and power monitoring equipment.
• Perform point‑to‑point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS systems.
• Manage startup progress and issue lists, standards, and commissioning tools.
• Write point‑to‑point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS/ICS systems.
• Manage startup progress and issue 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.

Education

• Requires 8 or more years of experience with installation, troubleshooting, and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, industrial instrumentation, and/or SCADA systems.
• 8+ years of experience with a high school diploma or 6+ years with an associate's degree.
• Requires reliable attendance at customer sites during work hours required by the customer.

Preferred Technologies

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

Preferred Certifications

• CCST certification, Security+ certification.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Military Reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Pay Range

USD $86,720.00 - USD $130,080.00 /Year.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others 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.