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M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Tech Specialist 4 - Automation & Control Systems

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$124.9k - $155.1k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 12 years of experience installing, troubleshooting, and/or testing EPMS, BMS, industrial instrumentation, and/or SCADA systems; alternatively, 12 or more years with a high school diploma or 10 or more years with an Associate's degree.
  • Attend customer sites reliably during the work hours required by the customer.
  • Perform basic TCP/IP configuration.
  • Configure communication devices and troubleshoot communication link failures.
  • Configure Modbus Gateway communication protocols and use applications such as Modscan for troubleshooting and monitoring.
  • Understand vendor manuals and configure power meters, PDUs, ATS, generators, STS, UPS, and battery systems.
  • Navigate EPMS and SCADA applications to monitor, trend, and retrieve data.
  • Safely open, close, rack in, and rack out breakers for point monitoring.
  • Understand PLC applications to load and update projects and configure communication parameters.
  • Prepare and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets.
  • Perform simple routine electrical and mechanical calculations.
  • Assist with supplier-documentation reviews for compliance with specifications.
  • Have basic knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems.
  • Know basic electrical and mechanical theories and have basic familiarity with power systems, including switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, and power-monitoring systems.
  • Perform point-to-point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS systems, and write point-to-point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS/ICS systems.
  • Manage startup progress and issue lists, standards, and commissioning tools, including CX Allow and other commissioning tools.
  • Have basic PLC and SCADA programming and troubleshooting skills.
  • Have technical writing proficiency and knowledge of advanced mathematics and basic industry codes and standards.
  • Travel to customer sites for startups.
  • Meet the role's physical and communication abilities, including extended computer-screen exposure and sitting, reaching, finger dexterity, listening, speaking, reading, applying rules to problems, and understanding others' speech.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced technical leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining complex BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems, including advanced configurable integrations.
  • Perform final testing, startup, commissioning, and calibration of instrumentation devices within BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and ICS systems.
  • Implement interconnected systems and ensure their performance, interoperability, and security.
  • Apply understanding of sophisticated electrical and mechanical distribution systems.
  • Assist with planning and executing complex projects, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise.
  • Contribute to a safe work environment for coworkers and customers and support overall project success.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, Ignition, Distech, Niagara, Siemens Desigo, Eaton Foreseer, Schneider EPO, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Wonderware, and instrumentation calibrators or simulators.
  • CCST certification and Security+ certification.

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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