Travel - Commissioning Engineer Manager - Tysons , VA

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 Commissioning Manager Works on unusually complex problems and provides solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious. Applies advanced principles, theories and concepts. Helps to contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Is a recognized authority in the field

• Lead and manage the overall commissioning program across all disciplines (electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, life safety, IT/low‑voltage).
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Commissioning Plan, including scope, schedule, roles, and acceptance criteria.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for commissioning execution and performance.
• Review design documents to ensure commission ability, operability, maintainability, and alignment with Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR).
• Participate in design and constructability reviews to identify risks, gaps, and coordination issues.
• Validate system sequences of operation and control strategies.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction schedules and project milestones.
• Review and approve commissioning-related submittals, method statements, and test plans.
• Verify system installations comply with design intent, codes, standards, and specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute pre‑functional inspections for all systems.
• Develop, review, and approve Functional Performance Test (FPT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) scripts.
• Lead functional and integrated testing under normal, emergency, and failure scenarios.
• Coordinate multi‑discipline testing between electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety systems.
• Interface with vendors and specialty contractors to support FATs, SATs, and site testing.
• Witness and validate factory and site acceptance testing.
• Track, manage, and close commissioning deficiencies and punch list items.
• Enforce commissioning safety procedures, including LOTO and live‑testing protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments for commissioning and integrated testing activities.
• Maintain complete commissioning documentation, test records, and deficiency logs.
• Provide regular commissioning status reports to project stakeholders.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of O&M manuals, as‑builts, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate and validate owner and operator training.
• Support system turnover, early operations, and warranty phase activities.
• Interface with owners, design teams, construction managers, and AHJs.
• Support final acceptance, occupancy approvals, and project closeout.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with applicable industry standards and best practices.
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement of commissioning processes.

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

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years of experience with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Applicants selected must be willing to travel to customer sites. 
• Travel up to 100% may be required. 

Certifications:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE)

Preferred but not required:

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• License Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Certified in Power Quality (CPQ)
• Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
• Lighting Certified (LC)
• Certified Lighting & Efficiency Professional (CLEP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) or equivalent
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)

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.