Tech Specialist 4 - Automation & Control Systems

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Blountville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Tech Specialist 4 in Automation & Control Systems to assist in developing and maintaining complex Building Management Systems (BMS) and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to write clear technical documentation. This full-time position is based in Blountville, Tennessee, requiring good communication skills and the willingness to travel to customer sites for project startups.

Qualifications

• Requires 12+ years of experience in EPMS, BMS, or SCADA systems.
• Proficient in technical writing and communication.
• Willing to travel to customer sites for startups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of complex BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems.
• Configure communication devices and troubleshoot links.
• Write startup scripts on EPMS/BMS systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Communication

Basic PLC programming

Basic knowledge of electrical theories

Education

12+ years experience with High School Diploma

10+ years experience with Associate's Degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Wonderware

Siemens Desigo

Job description

Tech Specialist 4 - Automation & Control Systems 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 & technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

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 & 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 scrips 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 12 or more years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, Industrial instrumentation and/or SCADA systems.
• 12+ years of experience with a High School Diploma; 10+ 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.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Design Services