Fire Alarm Field Engineer - New College Graduate

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.

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.  

The Life Safety Group safeguards the environments where M.C. Dean’s clients operate—ensuring that life-saving systems function precisely as needed during emergencies. Their expertise supports business continuity, regulatory approval, and above all, the preservation of life. By integrating seamlessly with telecom, electrical, and security systems, this team enhances the resiliency and operational readiness of critical facilities.

• Plan and perform testing and inspection of large fire alarm systems per NFPA and local code standards, noting existing and potential deficiencies;
• Prepare accurate and timely inspection and service reports;
• Perform complete site surveys for potential PM inspections and FA system changes/modifications, prepare corresponding quotations;  
• Program and service fire alarm systems of various models;
• Troubleshoot various FA systems;
• Perform pre-testing and final inspections for assigned projects;
• Develop and perform PITCO activities; 
• Perform calculations including battery, NAC panel and system standby; 
• Create redline drawings for as-built preparation; 
• Complete job-related documents including ROC, Test Forms etc.; 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.  
• Perform online research, installation manuals, manufacture manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

OTHER DESIRED & CONTRACT REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science degree is required for this position with 0+ years of experience
• Complete Bootcamp
• Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.
• Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work. 
• Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.
• High level of customer service.
• Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility. 
• Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors. 

• Possess NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I or
• Pass NICET I exam within 90 days of employment and
• Pass NICET II exam within 180 days of employment

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.  It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.