M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Control Engineer 3

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeManassas, VA, USA$104.2k - $130.3k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with 5 or more years of experience, or a Master of Science degree in Engineering with 3 or more years of experience.
Experience in computer networks.
Experience in computer-aided design and engineering software such as AutoCAD or EPLAN.
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.
Ability to remain exposed to computer screens for extended periods and sit for extended periods.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction and manipulate objects with fingers, such as using a keyboard.
Ability to understand spoken information and ideas, communicate information verbally so others understand, read and understand written information, apply general rules to specific problems, and identify and understand another person's speech.

Responsibilities

Originate design documents for small projects and support large programs, including narrative design documents, requirements analysis, subsystem designs, specifications, quality assurance and quality control, technical design reviews, integrated systems factory testing plans and procedures, and comment resolution.
Lead programming and configuration team efforts for complex automation and supervisory control and data acquisition applications.
Program, configure, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, remote terminal units, and human-machine interface systems.
Test, troubleshoot, deploy, and commission systems; author testing and commissioning procedures; prepare test reports; originate test procedures; commission deployed systems; and develop test fixtures and simulation devices.
Perform factory and field testing.
Troubleshoot existing and legacy systems during service calls and perform hardware and software upgrades and replacements.
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; and evaluate and price change orders.
Assign technical tasks and coordinate with entry-level engineers and technical staff.

Desired Qualifications

Certification in one or more programmable logic controller or automation platforms, such as Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, or Niagara.
Certification in one or more supervisory control and data acquisition platforms, such as Wonderware, Iconics, or Ignition.
Design-Build Institute of America certification.
Certified SCADA Security Architect certification.
Certified Automation Professional certification.
Engineer in Training certification in a relevant field.

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.

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

Responsibilities

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

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 Design Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
- 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

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.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience or
Master of Science degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience

Tools / Software

Experience in computer networks
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Desired Certifications

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

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 $104,240.00 - USD $130,300.00 /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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