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 Sprinkler Engineer II is responsible for the design, analysis, and execution support of fire sprinkler systems on medium to large, complex projects. This role includes performing site surveys, conducting code compliance assessments, supporting commissioning and acceptance testing, and coordinating with project teams, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure systems are safe, compliant, and delivered to quality standards.
Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information.
(Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.)
Responsibilities:
Design fire sprinkler systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards including NFPA, IBC, IFC, FM Global, and local AHJ requirements
Perform site surveys to verify existing conditions and identify design constraints
Prepare and review design documents, calculations, specifications, and shop drawings for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance
Conduct code compliance assessments and support permitting and plan review processes, including responses to AHJ comments
Provide technical support to field teams during installation and resolve design-related issues
Participate in coordination meetings with other trades and project stakeholders
Support commissioning activities, inspections, system testing, and acceptance testing to verify system performance
Assist with RFIs, change orders, value engineering efforts, and project closeout documentation, including as-builts and test reports.
Required Education / Technical & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
2+ years of hands-on experience with fire alarm system installation, programming, testing, and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of NFPA standards and applicable building and fire codes
Experience performing site surveys and supporting construction activities
Proficiency with AutoCAD; Revit experience preferred; hydraulic calculation software required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
NICET Level II or III in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems
Experience supporting commissioning and acceptance testing
Experience with large-scale or complex facilities
EIT or PE (or progress toward licensure)
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.