Travel Commissioning Engineer 2 - Denver, CO

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,640 - 135,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc in Denver is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to perform testing, startup, and commissioning of electrical distribution equipment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience.

The position emphasizes travel up to 75% to customer sites and involvement in various engineering tasks related to MEP systems.

A competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to customer sites.
• Basic knowledge of MEP infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and executing MEP commissioning deliverables.
• Prepare and review MEP sketches, plans, and test procedures.
• Perform routine calculations related to MEP systems.
• Review supplier documentation for compliance.
• Maintain familiarity with industry codes and standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Electrical distribution knowledge

Mathematics for engineering tasks

Verbal communication

Familiarity with MEP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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.

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.

Position Summary

The Commissioning Engineer team is responsible for performing final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems of complex electrical test equipment is required. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists more experienced Commissioning Specialists and Managers in coordinating, executing, and reviewing MEP commissioning deliverables, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, and control systems.
• Prepares and reviews basic MEP sketches, commissioning plans, test procedures, and data sheets under supervision.
• Performs simple, routine calculations related to MEP systems (e.g., electrical load checks, airflow or hydronic verification, basic system capacity or performance checks).
• Assists in the review of supplier and vendor documentation to verify compliance with project specifications, design intent, and commissioning requirements.
• Utilizes applicable engineering and commissioning standards, guides, and internal department resources to support assigned tasks across MEP disciplines.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of MEP components and systems, including start‑up support and functional performance testing activities.
• Possesses foundational knowledge of engineering principles applicable to MEP systems, including electrical, mechanical, and controls fundamentals.
• Maintains basic familiarity with MEP infrastructure systems, which may include:
• Electrical distribution systems (switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, UPS, power monitoring, protective relays)
• Mechanical systems (HVAC equipment, pumps, hydronic systems)
• Plumbing and fire protection systems
• Building automation, controls, and system interfaces
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical writing, including commissioning documentation, test forms, and reports.
• Applies working knowledge of advanced mathematics as required to support engineering and commissioning tasks.
• Maintains a basic awareness of industry codes, standards, and commissioning best practices relevant to MEP systems.
• Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills when working with project teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Willing and able to travel periodically to customer and project sites to support commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with minimum 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Applicants selected must be willing to travel to customer sites.
• Travel up to 75% may be required.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

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 $90,640.00 - USD $135,960.00 /Yr.