Control Engineer 5 - Building Management Systems and EMCS

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.

As a Control Engineer 5, you will serve as the Lead Control Engineer on Building Management and Energy Management System projects supporting mission‑critical facilities. This role requires expert‑level proficiency with the Tridium Niagara Framework and a strong technical understanding of HVAC, electrical, and other critical building systems that support always‑on operations. You will be responsible for the technical design, development and implementation of proprietary BMS and Niagara‑based solutions, including system architecture, data modeling, control logic, and integration with building and infrastructure systems. You will develop system integrations using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, M‑Bus, SNMP, and API‑based interfaces, that connect BMS platforms to enterprise monitoring and analytics systems. In addition, you will support other projects through design reviews, troubleshooting assistance, and best‑practice guidance, while collaborating closely with clients, operators, and project teams to deliver high‑confidence BMS and EMCS solutions for mission‑critical facilities.

Responsibilities

Design / Engineering 

• Originates design documents for small and medium projects and in support of large programs. 
• Narrative Design Documents 
• Requirements Analysis 
• Experience reading mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) drawings
• Subsystem Designs (CAD / Control Panels / Floorplan Layouts / Wiring / User Interface Graphics Screens/ Hardware / Communications) 
• Preparation of Specifications 
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs and submittal packages
• Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing 
• Internal/External Comment Resolution 

Programming 

• Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex building automation projects.
• Program / Configure / troubleshoot  JACE's, programmable BMS controllers, application specific BMS controllers and BMS HMI/touchscreens
• Program / Configure / troubleshoot BMS supervisor or head-end software
• Build/edit/troubleshoot BMS user interface graphics, including building graphics templates

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 
• Troubleshoot complex BMS issues during testing
• Technical support of entry-level engineers and technicians during testing, start-up and commissioning

Maintenance 

• Support field engineers and technicians troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy systems. 
• 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. 
• Complete control system take-offs from mechanical, electrical and/or controls drawings
• 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 

Qualifications

• Requirements 

  • Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues. 
  • Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting BMS (DDC) controllers from at least 1 of the following platforms: 
    • Johnson Controls Metasys
    • Johnson Control FX
    • Honeywell WEBS
    • Siemens Desigo/Apogee
    • Distech Controls
    • Alerton Compass  
    • Schneider Ecostruxure
  • Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting BMS supervisor/front-end solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms: 
    • Ignition by Inductive Automation 
    • Tridium Niagara Framework (or OEM equivalent such as Johnson Control FX or Distech Controls EC-Net 4)
    • Johnson Controls Metasys
    • Honeywell WEBS
    • Siemens Desigo/Apogee
    • Distech Controls Envysion
    • Alerton Compass  
    • Schneider Ecostruxure

  Field Experience 

  • Experience in reading mechanical, electrical, plumbing 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 
  • Experience with a variety of HVAC and building central plant systems, such as constant and variable air volume systems, chilled water, condenser water and heating water systems, and split-systems and variable refrigerant systems

  Tools / Software 

  • Experience in computer networks
  • Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN) 
  • Experience with standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) 

  Preferred Licenses / Certifications 

  • Certification in one or more BMS or Building Automation Platform, such as: Schneider Ecostruxure, Siemens Desigo, Niagara N4 (Tridium or OEM), Ignition etc. 
  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) 
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) 
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP) 

  Education / Experience 

  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 7+ years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 10+ years of experience 

  Specific Experience Requirements

  • Must have 7+ years' experience programming/configuring/troubleshooting Tridium Niagara N4 (or OEM equivalent) for BMS projects
• Attend regular in-person meetings with customers outside of assigned office. 
• Possess driver’s license and vehicle for transportation to customer sites. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.  Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy

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 $150,080.00 - USD $187,600.00 /Yr.