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M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Control Engineer 2

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Moore, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Experience with computer networks.
  • Experience with CAD/CAE software such as AutoCAD or EPLAN.
  • Experience with standard office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
  • Proficiency in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs on at least one platform: Siemens SIMATIC; Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), with Plant Pax preferred; Schneider Electric Modicon; Tridium Niagara Framework; ABB AC500 or AC800M; Omron; KMC Controls; Johnson Controls Metasys; Honeywell WEBS; Johnson Control FX; Siemens Desigo/Apogee; Distech Controls; Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; GE Intelligent Platforms.
  • Proficiency in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions on at least one platform: AVEVA InTouch or System Platform; Ignition by Inductive Automation; GE Digital iFIX or CIMPLICITY; Siemens WinCC; Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View; AVEVA Citect SCADA; Intellution FIX32/HMI32 by GE Digital; VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited; or AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian.
  • A master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 0+ years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience.
  • Ability to work with computer screens and sit for extended periods.
  • Ability to reach by extending hands or arms and to manipulate objects with finger dexterity.
  • Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others understand.
  • Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
  • Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
  • Ability to identify and understand another person's speech.

Responsibilities

  • Originate design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
  • Prepare narrative design documents and conduct requirements analysis.
  • Develop subsystem designs covering CAD, panels, layouts, wiring, SCADA screens, hardware, and communications.
  • Prepare specifications, plans, and designs.
  • Perform quality assurance/quality control and technical reviews of designs.
  • Plan and design procedures and fixtures for integrated systems factory testing, and resolve internal and external comments.
  • Lead programming and configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
  • Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
  • Test, troubleshoot, deploy, and commission systems.
  • Author testing and commissioning procedures, prepare test reports, and originate test procedures.
  • Commission deployed systems and develop test fixtures and simulation devices.
  • Perform factory and field testing.
  • Troubleshoot service calls involving existing and legacy systems.
  • Perform hardware and software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
  • 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.
  • Evaluate and price change orders.
  • Assign technical tasks and coordinate with entry-level engineers and technical staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) credential.
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) credential.
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP) credential.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) credential in a relevant field.
  • Certification in one or more PLC or automation platforms, such as Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, or Niagara.
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, or Ignition.
  • Plant Pax experience is preferred.

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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