Overview
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nations 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 valuesagility, expertise, and trustwe 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.
This is a part time role.
Controls Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery and processes. They work in various industries including industrial controls, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, and transportation systems. Controls engineers are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to our customer's complex needs.
Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
Design / Engineering
Originates design documents and leads design of Large programs
Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
System Functional Documentation (Sequence of Operations)
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
Plans and Design Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
Comment Resolution
Programming
Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
Author test plans for large programs
Leads / supervises testing activities
Author testing / commissioning procedures
Preparation of test reports
Originates test procedures
Commissioning of deployed systems
Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
Perform Factory and Field Testing
Maintenance
Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
Managerial Responsibilities
Estimates
Leads proposal efforts (Research / Cost Estimates / Proposal Documents) for medium to large projects
Works with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects
Evaluation and pricing of change orders
Divisional Management
Actively follows emerging technical trends and contributes to sector leadership and guidance in area of practice
Personnel Management
Assigns technical tasks to engineers and administrative staff in support of projects
Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
Field Experience
Tools / Software
Licensure / Certification
Required Certifications
Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: Wonderware, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
Preferred Licenses / Certifications
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Professional Engineer (PE) in relevant field.
Experience/Education
Qualifications
Abilities
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence™. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.
The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems.
M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 4,000 professionals engineers,technicians, and staff who deploy worldwide automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.