M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Control Engineer 2

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$81.6k - $102k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Experience reading electrical and control schematics and plans.
Experience with control system startup, configuration, and calibration.
Experience testing and troubleshooting control systems.
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software.
Experience with computer networks.
Experience with CAD/CAE software such as AutoCAD or EPLAN.
Experience with standard office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficiency in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
Ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
Proficiency in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs on at least one listed platform: Siemens (SIMATIC); Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation); Schneider Electric (Modicon); Tridium Niagara Framework; ABB (AC500, AC800M); Omron; KMC Controls; Johnson Controls Metasys; Honeywell WEBS; Johnson Control FX; Siemens Desigo/Apogee; Distech Controls; Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; or GE Intelligent Platforms.
Proficiency in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions on at least one listed platform: AVEVA InTouch or System Platform; Ignition by Inductive Automation; GE Digital iFIX or CIMPLICITY; Siemens WinCC; Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View; AVEVA Citect SCADA; Intellution FIX32/HMI32; VTScada; or AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian.
A master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field and 0+ years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in those fields and 2+ years of experience.
Ability to sit and work at a computer screen for extended periods.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as using a keyboard.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally.
Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others understand.
Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Ability to identify and understand another person's speech.

Responsibilities

Originate design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
Prepare narrative design documents, analyze requirements, and develop subsystem designs for CAD, panels, layouts, wiring, SCADA screens, hardware, and communications.
Prepare specifications, plans, and designs.
Perform quality assurance/quality control and technical reviews of designs.
Develop procedures and fixtures for integrated systems factory testing and resolve internal and external comments.
Lead programming and configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
Test, troubleshoot, deploy, and commission systems; author testing and commissioning procedures and test reports.
Originate test procedures and commission deployed systems.
Develop test fixtures and simulation devices.
Perform factory and field testing.
Troubleshoot service calls for existing and legacy system operators.
Perform hardware and software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Conduct client site surveys, inspections, and tours as required.
Prepare cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
Assist senior engineers with bid and proposal cost estimates and supporting documentation.
Evaluate and price change orders.
Assign technical tasks and coordinate with entry-level engineers and technical staff.

Desired Qualifications

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) Plant Pax experience is preferred.
Preferred licenses or certifications include Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Engineer in Training (EIT) in a relevant field, and certifications on one or more PLC/automation or SCADA platforms such as Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, AVEVA, Iconics, or Ignition.

Overview

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.

Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs.

Responsibilities

Design / Engineering

Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
Plans and Designs
Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing o Internal/External 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 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.
Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.

Managerial Responsibilities

Estimates
Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
Evaluation and pricing of change orders

Personnel Management

Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff

Qualifications

Field Experience

Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software
Experience in computer networks
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Requirements

Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms:
- Siemens (SIMATIC)
- Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
- Schneider Electric (Modicon)
- Tridium Niagara Framework
- ABB (AC500, AC800M)
- Omron
- KMC Controls
- Johnson Controls Metasys
- Honeywell WEBS
- Johnson Control FX
- Siemens Desigo/Apogee
- Distech Controls
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
- GE Intelligent Platforms
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms:
- AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
- Ignition by Inductive Automation
- GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
- Siemens WinCC
- Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
- AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
- Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
- VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
- AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian

Preferred Licenses / Certifications

Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field
Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.

Education / Experience

· Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 0+ years of experience
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience

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.

Pay Range

USD $81,600.00 - USD $102,000.00 /Yr.

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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