M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

BOC Specialist 3

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma with 6 or more years of experience.
Three years of building automation system monitoring and direct digital controls experience within the building controls industry.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming manuals, and specifications.
Ability to troubleshoot basic communications wiring, control logic wiring, and end devices.
Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical equipment functions and use, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems controls applications, and relevant hardware and software products.
Knowledge of commonly used networks and network topologies.
Ability to work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for extended periods.
Ability to work safely in close proximity to exposed line voltage and low voltage wiring and terminations.
Good customer communication skills.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see in color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions, including finding relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to see details at close range, within a few feet.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Responsibilities

Monitor, operate, test, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the building automation system and its components.
Adjust the building automation system in response to tenant calls, work orders, and alarms; monitor building status and identify system fault conditions.
Troubleshoot, repair, replace, calibrate, and make programming adjustments to ensure proper operation of the building automation system and its components.
Coordinate with administrative staff, project managers, and service clerks to log and identify problem areas in the building.
Assist other trades in the field with active system troubleshooting.
Monitor system alarms, provide reports, and triage system reports and messages.
Monitor controlled systems for performance and problems.
Back up application software and check network integrity of control devices.
Debug and simulate programs, check calibration of hardware and software devices, configure parameters, and test control components and software.
Perform function checks of all control systems and document results.
Set up alarms for optimal efficiency and response.
Repair malfunctioning system components and install new programming or components to meet facility operating requirements.
Respond to service calls by determining the problem, identifying its cause, and implementing a solution.
Work with the Lead, Service Manager, and LVM to recommend and develop a maintenance program for the system.
Identify and implement long-term service strategies.
Perform work independently in accordance with contract documents and applicable company standards.
Meet required response times and facilitate others in meeting response times.
Develop and maintain procedures and checklists for service calls, routine system maintenance, and commissioning tasks.
Keep administrative staff, leads, and management informed about questions, progress, information needs, discrepancies, and issues affecting building operations and occupant comfort.
Initiate follow-up actions to obtain needed responses in a timely manner.
Use real-time judgment to escalate building issues to appropriate parties.
Record and report faults, deficiencies, and unusual occurrences; respond to emergencies and perform tasks necessary to protect occupants and property.
Perform laboratory, data center, or mission-critical environment maintenance activities to ensure appropriate IAC.
Operate and maintain critical systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, computer room air conditioning units, life-safety systems, building automation systems, and utility systems.
Use building automation systems to control equipment, monitor facility conditions, capture and trend data for analysis, and support energy modeling.
Use electrical safety precautions and arc-flash requirements and properly use personal protective equipment.

Desired Qualifications

Vocational school or associate degree in a technical trade.
Experience with Schneider Electric, SmartStruxure, and EcoStruxure controls platforms and devices.
Experience with INET-7 controls platforms and devices.
Experience with Distech controls platforms and devices.
Experience with Niagara controls platforms and devices.
Factory training certifications on the listed control systems.

Overview

Disclaimer:
This requisition is part of a Pre-Award requirement intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for a position that may be awarded to M.C. Dean. We will conduct interviews and may issue contingent offers of employment based on qualifications and suitability. Please note that formal offers will only be extended once the contract is officially awarded, at which time final candidates will be reviewed and selected.

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.

Clearance Requirement: 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 & maintain HSPD Clearance.

Responsibilities

The Building Automation System (BAS) Technician will be primarily responsible for monitoring, operating, testing and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on the Building Automation System and its varying components. In this position, you will be expected to apply adjustments in the Building Automation System in response to tenant calls, work orders, alarms, monitor building status, and identifying fault conditions on the system(s). In addition, you will be expected to execute corrective actions, including but not limited to; troubleshooting, repair, replace, calibration, and programming adjustments to ensure proper operation of BAS system and its components. They will report to the BAS Manager or Lead under the Service Manager. They will hold potential for back shift rotation or duty hours and on-call status. This position is covered by the CBA for Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union, OPEIU Local 4873. CALL AND SITE COORDINATION:

Works with the Administrative team; Admin, PM, and service clerks, to log and identify problem areas in the building.
Assists other trades in the field in the active troubleshooting of systems.
Monitors system for alarms, provides reports and performs triage on system reports and performs triage on system messages.

SYSTEM OPERATIONS:

Monitors controlled systems for performance and problems.
Backs up application software and checks network integrity of control devices.
Debugs and simulates programs, checks calibration of hardware/software devices, configures parameters and tests control components and software.
Performs function check of all control systems and documents results.
Sets up alarms for optimal efficiency and response.
Repairs malfunctioning system components and installs new programming and/or components to accommodate new requirements for adequate facility operation.

SERVICE:

Responds to service calls by determining the problem, identifying the cause, and implementing a solution to address the issues.
Works with the Lead, SM, and LVM to recommend and develop a maintenance program for their system.
Identifies and implements long term service strategies.

PERFORMANCE QUALITY:

Able to work independently to perform all work in accordance with contract documents and applicable company standards.
Performs work to meet the required response times and to facilitate others to meet response times.
Develops and maintains procedures and check lists for the execution of service calls, system routine maintenance and commissioning tasks to maintain consistency and completeness of the work.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Keeps the Administrative team, leads, and management informed of questions, progress, information needs, and discrepancies in system and other issues impacting the operation of the building and comfort of occupants.
Initiates follow up action to secure needed responses in a timely manner.
Uses real time judgement to escalate building issues to the proper entities.

Additional:

Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences. Respond to emergency situations and perform any and all tasks necessary for the protection of occupants and property
Perform Laboratory, Data Center, or mission critical environment maintenance activities to ensure appropriate IAC.
Operate and maintain critical systems such as HVAC, CRAC units, life safety and building automated systems, and utility systems.
Knowledgeable on the use and operation of BAS systems for the control of equipment, monitoring facility conditions, and capture/trending of data for analysis and to support energy modeling.
Knowledge and use of Electrical Safety Precautions and Arc Flash requirements.
Proper use of PPE
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

High school diploma with 6+ years of experience.

Vocational school or associate degree in a technical trade preferred.

Three years BAS monitoring and DDC controls experience within the building controls industry.

Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming manuals and specifications.

Ability to troubleshoot basic communications wiring, control logic wiring and end devices.

Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical equipment functions and use, HVAC systems controls applications, and relevant hardware and software products.

Knowledge of commonly used networks and network topologies.

Ability to work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for extended periods.

Ability to work safely in close proximity to exposed line voltage and low voltage wiring and terminations.

Good customer communication skills.

Preferable qualifications:

Experience with Schneider Electric, SmartStruxure and EcoStruxure Controls Platforms and devices.

Experience with INET-7 Controls Platforms and devices.

Experience with Distech Controls Platforms and devices.

Experience with Niagara Controls Platforms and devices.

Factory training certifications on the above systems.

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

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.

About the Company

M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

M.C. Dean designs, builds, operates, and maintains integrated cyber-physical systems for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, and large enterprises. Its work spans electrical power, security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio-visual, and IT systems, all coordinated through management platforms that support long-term operation and sustainability. The company works end-to-end: it engineers solutions, installs them, and then runs and maintains them to ensure continuous, secure, and resilient performance. What sets it apart is its ability to provide comprehensive, turnkey technology and infrastructure services for critical environments—combining physical systems with digital management to create secure, automated facilities. The goal is to deliver automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems and the platforms needed to manage them over the long term.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tysons, VA
Founded: 1949

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