M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Electrical Engineer 2 - Energy & Utility

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTysons, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program is required.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in the design or commissioning of energy, utility, or building power systems is required.
Proficiency in Revit is required.
Familiarity with the essential responsibilities and activities is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC/design-build environment is required.
Reliable transportation to job sites is required.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work with computer screens for extended periods is required.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction and manipulate objects with finger dexterity, such as using a keyboard, is required.
Ability to listen to and understand spoken information, communicate verbally so others understand, read and understand written information, apply general rules to specific problems, and identify and understand another person's speech is required.

Responsibilities

Originate and execute detailed designs with limited supervision by Senior Engineers, including distributed generation systems using reciprocating engines and combustion turbines in simple- and combined-cycle configurations; medium- and high-voltage substations and local transmission; medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, including protection and controls schemes and layouts; emergency and black-start generation and distribution systems, including uninterruptible power supplies; equipment coordination with mechanical, plumbing, and other trades; lighting layouts and lighting-level calculations; and project specifications for equipment and installation methods.
Analyze electrical distribution systems, including short circuit, overcurrent device coordination, arc flash, cable pull, duct bank heating, and transient analysis.
Lead and support utility interconnection processes, including coordination with utilities and ISOs/RTOs, development and review of load-flow, short-circuit, and stability interconnection studies, and compliance with utility and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with mechanical and utility teams on natural gas infrastructure, including pipeline interconnections, pressure regulation, metering, and fuel reliability strategies for mission-critical applications.
Support the design and integration of plant-wide control systems, including PLC/DCS architectures, generator control systems, SCADA interfaces, and synchronization and load-sharing strategies.
Support commissioning and startup activities, including functional testing, protection-system validation, grid synchronization, black-start testing, and performance verification.
Support evaluation of hybrid energy strategies, including integration with energy storage, demand response, and grid services.
Document design work using AutoCAD and Revit in 2D and 3D platforms.
Assist in technoeconomic modeling of solutions, including life-cycle cost analysis.
Ensure compliance with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and utility standards.
Support construction activities by responding to Requests for Information, reviewing project equipment submittals, and providing technical support to operations management.
Assist in mentoring entry-level engineers and assign and manage tasks for them.
Assist Project Lead Engineers in managing project support and deliverables.
Perform quality control checks of own work product and work product provided by others.
Travel to project jobsites as required, with possible temporary relocation to the project site.
Participate in design and owner/architect/contractor meetings as necessary.
Determine or assist in determining project engineering scopes of work, deadlines, and budgets, and complete support within agreed deadlines and budgets.
Keep senior staff informed of relevant service and design decisions and ensure company and client objectives are achieved.
Coordinate work with other project team members and inform relevant M.C. Dean staff of client matters.
Manage time effectively and support multiple projects concurrently.

Desired Qualifications

EIT certification and ability to sit for the Professional Engineer license exam within 2 years of hire.
Experience in the energy, utility, mission-critical, or industrial sectors.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Expertise in Revit.
Proficiency with engineering analysis software such as PSSC, AGI32, SKM, or ETAP.
A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
A Master's degree in engineering or management.
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification.
Distributed Power Generation Professional (DGCP) certification.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification.

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.

Responsibilities

Position Description:

In this role of Electrical Engineer 2 – Energy and Utility, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and construction team, you will develop and integrate behind-the-meter and grid-connected natural gas–fired generation systems and associated substation infrastructure for mission-critical and industrial facilities. This role supports the delivery of integrated energy systems, bridging power generation, fuel infrastructure, and mission-critical facility requirements. These documents include drawings, specifications, product selection, installation sequence planning, and commissioning testing/commissioning scripts.

This is a position for an experienced Electrical Engineer 2, and general use and application of concepts, practices, and techniques is expected. You must be able to identify and develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity with limited to moderate oversight.

You will be provided with tools required to succeed, including access to more experienced engineers, and training on industry standards, codes, and software that will facilitate and drive the requirements of your work. You will be expected to properly understand and utilize the tools provided to you.

Responsibilities

Originate and execute detailed design with limited supervision by Senior Engineers, including the design or integration of the following:

Distributed generations systems (reciprocating engines and combustion turbines, both simple and combined cycle)
Medium and High voltage substations and local transmission
Medium and low voltage distribution systems, including protection and controls schemes and layouts
Emergency/Black start power generation and distribution systems, including UPS
Coordinate device locations with other trades, including mechanical, plumbing, or other, including interpreting equipment requirements
Lighting layouts, including calculation of lighting levels
Project specifications for all equipment and installation methods

Perform analysis of electrical distribution systems, including short circuit, overcurrent device coordination, arc flash, cable pull, duct bank heating, transient analysis, etc.
Lead and support utility interconnection processes, including coordination with utilities and ISOs/RTOs, development and review of interconnection studies (load flow, short circuit, stability), and compliance with utility and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with mechanical and utility teams on natural gas infrastructure, including pipeline interconnections, pressure regulation, metering, and fuel reliability strategies for mission-critical applications.
Support design and integration of plant-wide control systems, including PLC/DCS architectures, generator control systems, SCADA interfaces, and synchronization/load sharing strategies.
Support commissioning and startup activities, including functional testing, protection system validation, grid synchronization, black start testing, and performance verification.
Support evaluation of hybrid energy strategies, including integration with energy storage, demand response, and grid services.
Documentation of design work via AutoCAD and REVIT in 2D and 3D platforms
Assist in technoeconomic modeling of various solutions, including life cycle cost analysis
Ensure compliance with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and utility standards
Provide support for construction activities, including but not limited to, responses to Requests for Information, review of project equipment submittals, and technical support of operations management.
Assist in mentoring entry level engineers
Assign and manage tasks for entry level engineers
Assist Project Lead Engineers in managing project support and deliverables
Perform quality control check of work product you provide, and work product provided by others
Travel to project jobsites as required, with possibility of temporary relocation to the project site
Actively participate in design and owner/architect/contractor meetings as necessary
Determine or assist in determining project engineering scopes of work, deadlines, and budget, and complete support within agreed deadlines and budget.
Keep senior staff informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and that the objectives of the company and the client are achieved.
Coordinate work with other members of the project team.
Inform all relevant MC Dean staff of client matters.
Commitment to self-learning and professional development.
Manage your time effectively and support multiple projects concurrently.

Qualifications

Educations & Experience Required:

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program
Minimum 2 + years of relevant experience in design or commissioning of energy, utility, or building power systems
Proficient in Revit software
Familiarity with essential responsibilities and activities
Proficient in MS Office suite of products
Work in a fast-paced EPC/design-build environment
Reliable transportation to job sites

Preferred Qualifications:

EIT Certification, ability to sit for Professional Engineers License exam within 2 years of hire
Experience in the energy, utility, mission critical, and industrial, sectors
Proficiency with AutoCAD software
Expert in Revit software
Proficiency with engineering analysis software, such as PSSC, AGI32, SKM, or ETAP
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree in engineering or management
Design Build Institute of America Certification (DBIA)
Distributed Power Generation Professional (DGCP)
Certified Associate in Project Management Certification (CAPM)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Certification (NICET)

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.

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

Pay Range

USD $90,640.00 - USD $113,300.00 /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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