M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Electrical Commissioning Technician 1

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSouth Hill, VA, USA$39.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma and two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training, are required.
Reliable transportation is required.
Candidates must pass a background check and drug test.
A valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
Candidates must be able to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly while following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Candidates must be able to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Candidates must be able to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
The role requires routinely and repetitively walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead.
Candidates must have good vision, which may be corrected, be able to see in color, and be able to hear and communicate in English.
Candidates must be able to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Candidates must recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, apply general rules to specific problems, combine information to draw conclusions, see details at close range, and understand spoken information and ideas.

Responsibilities

Assist in testing and maintaining site and field equipment.
Support installation, rearrangement, and removal of equipment and associated wiring.
Perform basic testing, moving, and adjustments of equipment.
Assist with field construction inspections to ensure compliance with NETA specifications and plans.
Maintain records and report inspection activities.
Apply basic knowledge of mathematics, engineering measuring devices, and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout.
Prepare equipment for testing as directed by the commissioning lead.
Assist in operating load banks and equipment while using proper personal protective equipment.
Participate in Operational Risk Management meetings.

Desired Qualifications

Vocational school or education training is a plus.

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.

The Electrical Commissioning Technician 1 assists in basic testing, maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment under close supervision. This entry-level role involves supporting more experienced technicians while gaining foundational knowledge and skills necessary for progression.

Responsibilities

Assist in testing and maintenance of site/field equipment.

Support the installation, rearrangement, and removal of equipment and associated wiring.

Perform basic testing, moving, and adjustments of equipment.

Assist in field construction inspection to ensure compliance with NETA specifications and plans.

Maintain records and report inspection activities.

Understand and apply basic knowledge of mathematics, engineering measuring devices, and safety procedures (including LOTO).

Prep equipment for testing as directed by the commissioning lead.

Assist in the operation of load banks and equipment with proper PPE.

Participate in Operational Risk Management meetings (ORMs).

Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma with two years of experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and training.
Reliable Transportation
Must successfully pass a background check and drug test
Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record.

Desired Skills:

Vocational school or education training is a plus.

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

Physical 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 $39.50 - USD $39.50 /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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