Tech Specialist 4- Automation & Control Systems

M. C. Dean; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Modular Mission Critical, part of M.C. Dean, seeks a Technical Specialist to lead the design, integration, and startup of BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems. You will configure devices, troubleshoot communications, and work on complex electrical and control projects with travel to client sites.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience with EPMS/BMS/SCADA, PLC programming, and strong technical writing. This role supports safety, standards, and commissioning tools across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive experience with EPMS, BMS, SCADA systems and instrumentation.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret vendor manuals and commission complex systems.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for startups and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, testing, startup and commissioning of BMS/EPMS/SCADA projects.
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP communications and Modbus gateways.
• Prepare electrical sketches, data sheets, and system start-up scripts.
• Assist in cabling, rack work, and safety protocols on live projects.
• Monitor commissioning progress and manage issue lists in CX tools.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to project planning and risk assessment.

Skills

Advanced TCP/IP configuration

Modbus gateway configuration

BMS/EPMS/SCADA integration

PLC programming

Technical writing

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Travel readiness

Security awareness

Education

12+ years EPMS/BMS/SCADA installation experience

HS Diploma + 10+ years related experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Ignition

Distech

Niagara

Siemens Desigo

Eaton Foreseer

Schneider EPO

OSI (Open Systems Interconnection)

Job description

Overview

About Modular Mission Critical

ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about 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 for employees to build long-term careers.

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. Assist in planning and execution of complex projects, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects. 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 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

Education:

• 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.

Pay Range

USD $112,400.00 - USD $141,000.00 /Yr.