M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Building Automation Systems Controls Technician 3

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$38 - $44 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and five years of experience as a Building Automation Systems or Controls Technician supporting commercial, industrial, or critical facilities are required.
Practical working knowledge of Schneider Electric building automation platforms, including EcoStruxure or SmartStruxure controllers, is required.
Practical working knowledge of Niagara N4, including station navigation, point management, alarms, and trending, is required.
Strong comprehension of building mechanical systems and HVAC fundamentals is required.
Hands-on experience supporting chiller plants, cooling towers, air handling units, and central utility systems is required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required.
Advanced troubleshooting capability at both the software and physical device level is required.
Experience with preventative and reliability-focused maintenance programs is required.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics is required.
The candidate must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including U.S. citizenship, and must obtain HSPD-12 and Secret clearance.
The candidate must be able to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly while following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
The candidate must be able to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
The candidate must be able to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
The candidate must routinely walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead.
The candidate must have good vision, including color vision, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
The candidate must be able to use a standard ladder while carrying tools without exceeding the ladder's weight limit.
The candidate must be able to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, apply general rules to specific problems, and combine information to form conclusions and identify relationships.
The candidate must be able to see details at close range and listen to and understand spoken information.

Responsibilities

Independently operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot building automation systems infrastructure using Schneider Electric controllers, including EcoStruxure and SmartStruxure platforms.
Support and administer Niagara N4 front-end systems used as a supervisory overlay.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across controls, field devices, and mechanical systems.
Support operations and optimization of chiller plants, cooling towers, pumps, air handling units, variable air volume systems, and variable frequency drives.
Execute proactive and preventative maintenance activities focused on system reliability, uptime, and efficiency.
Review trends, alarms, and system data to identify abnormal behavior and prevent failures.
Validate control sequences, logic, and graphics, and recommend improvements where appropriate.
Interface with facility operations, engineers, and leadership in a high-visibility environment.
Support commissioning, point-to-point verification, and functional testing activities.
Coordinate with third-party vendors and original equipment manufacturers, and oversee the quality and compliance of external work.
Maintain accurate documentation, as-built records, sequences of operation, and change records.
Ensure adherence to site safety standards, operational procedures, and best practices.
Mentor and train Facilities team members on building management system operation and control.
Perform point-to-point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with the building management system.
Provision servers, controllers, industrial PCs, and network configurations, and test communications between third-party devices and controllers or servers.
Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors, actuators, controllers, fiber, and other building automation components.
Apply understanding of closed-loop controls, control functions, and sequences of operation, and read and understand electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
Support commissioning and system-level testing.
Follow the change management process to generate work requests and methods of procedure.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.
Recommend design improvements based on consultation with users and system operation.
Perform root-cause analysis and retroactive commissioning.
Perform service activities, including monitoring and reviewing ticketing systems, conducting root-cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.

Desired Qualifications

Niagara N4 certification at the Technical Certification level or higher is preferred.
Schneider Electric training or original equipment manufacturer certifications are preferred.
Experience in mission-critical facilities such as data centers, laboratories, hospitals, or industrial campuses is preferred.
Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and IP-based building automation networking is preferred.
Controls programming, sequence development, or system integration experience is preferred.
CMRT, HVAC, electrical, or related technical certifications are preferred.

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

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; HSPD-12 & Secret Clearance required.

Shift Availability:

1^st shift- 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday
2^nd shift-12:30pm-11:00pm, Monday-Thursday
3^rd shift-10:00pm-8:30am, Monday-Thursday
4^th shift-7:00am-7:30pm, Friday-Sunday
5^th shift-7:00pm-7:30am, Friday-Sunday

Candidate shift preferences will be considered based on current staffing needs and availability.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a technically strong, self‑motivatedBuilding Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician with hands‑on experience supportingSchneider Electric control and/orNiagara N4 supervisory control systems. This role supports complex mechanical and controls infrastructure, including central utility and chiller plants, in a high‑expectation, operationally critical environment.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, excels in complex troubleshooting, understands integrated mechanical systems, and operates proactively to maintain system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Independently operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot BAS infrastructure usingSchneider Electric controllers (e.g., EcoStruxure / SmartStruxure platforms)
Support and administerNiagara N4 front‑end systems used as a supervisory overlay
Perform advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis across controls, field devices, and mechanical systems
Support operations and optimization ofchiller plants, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, VAVs, and VFDs
Execute proactive and preventative maintenance activities focused on system reliability, uptime, and efficiency
Review trends, alarms, and system data to identify abnormal behavior and prevent failures
Validate control sequences, logic, and graphics; recommend improvements where appropriate
Interface with facility operations, engineers, and leadership in a high‑visibility environment
Support commissioning, point‑to‑point verification, and functional testing activities
Coordinate with third‑party vendors and OEMs; oversee quality and compliance of external work
Maintain accurate documentation, as‑builts, sequences of operation, and change records
Ensure adherence to site safety standards, operational procedures, and best practices
Mentor and train Facilities team members on operation and control of the BMS.
Perform point-to-point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with the BMS.
Perform provisioning process for servers, controllers, industrial PCs and network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers.
Installation, replacement, configuration, and calibration of sensors, actuators, controllers, fiber and other BAS components.
Demonstrated understanding of close loop controls, functions, and sequence of operations. Able to read and understand electrical schematics, control panel drawings.
Commissioning and systems level testing support.
Follow change management process to generate work requests and method of procedures.
Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.
Recommend design improvements based on consultation with users and system operation.
Perform root cause analysis and retroactive commissioning
Perform service activities such as monitoring/reviewing ticketing systems, performing root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.

Qualifications

HS Diploma/GED with (5) years of experience as a BAS / Controls Technician supporting commercial, industrial, or critical facilities.
Practical working knowledge of Schneider Electric BAS platforms (EcoStruxure / SmartStruxure controllers).
Practical working knowledge of Niagara N4, including station navigation, point management, alarms, and trending.
Strong comprehension of building mechanical systems and HVAC fundamentals.
Hands‑on experience supporting chiller plants, cooling towers, AHU's, and central utility systems.
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Advanced troubleshooting capability at both the software and physical device level.
Experience with preventative and reliability‑focused maintenance programs.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
Strong communication skills and professionalism in high‑visibility operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Niagara N4 certification (Technical Certification or higher)
Schneider Electric training or OEM certifications
Experience in mission‑critical facilities such as data centers, labs, hospitals, or industrial campuses
Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and IP‑based BAS networking
Controls programming, sequence development, or system integration experience
CMRT, HVAC, electrical, or related technical certifications

What We’re Looking For

A technician who anticipates issues and acts before failures occur
A disciplined troubleshooter who connects mechanical behavior to controls logic
A professional comfortable working independently in live, operational spaces
Someone who takes ownership of system performance and long‑term reliability

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.

Pay Range

USD $38.00 - USD $44.00 /Hr.

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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