M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Industrial Electrical Technician 2

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$30 - $37.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and at least four years of progressive, hands-on experience in facilities maintenance or complex mission-critical environments are required.
The required experience must include in-depth knowledge of electrical systems, controls, generators, and life safety systems aligned with the assigned area of responsibility.
Candidates must hold a valid DC Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or have the qualifications necessary to obtain one; the license must be obtained before hiring.
Strong expertise in industrial electrical systems and control equipment is required.
Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings is required.
The ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively with minimal supervision is required.
The role requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, using proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
The role requires relocating a 12-foot stepladder without assistance and working at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and 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 color, and be able to hear and communicate in English.
The role requires recognizing when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, applying general rules to specific problems, combining information to form conclusions, seeing details at close range, and understanding spoken information and ideas.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial electrical equipment.
Conduct tests and inspections to ensure electrical systems function properly and safely.
Use infrared thermography for predictive maintenance to identify potential issues before equipment failure.
Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
Follow safety protocols and regulations and comply with NFPA, NEC, and other relevant standards.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, including inspection, test, and repair reports.
Collaborate with other technicians and engineers to resolve complex electrical issues.
Perform corrective and preventative maintenance, testing, and calibration of equipment, systems, associated devices, and controls.
Recommend changes to job plans and tasks to increase productivity and equipment reliability.
Install various types of electrical equipment using basic electrical and mechanical skills.
Use tools and test equipment associated with this line of work.
Apply industry standards for testing, repair, maintenance, and calibration, and interpret industrial electrical diagrams.
Follow applicable electrical safety standards, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash safety.
Prepare accurate written reports of work, test results, calibration reports, and work orders.
Install conduit and wiring systems.

Desired Qualifications

Specific expertise in infrared thermography is preferred.

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.

License/Certification Requirement: Candidates must be certified and experienced as a DC Journeyman or Master Electrician, or possess the qualifications necessary to obtain one. A valid DC Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a mandatory requirement and must be obtained prior to hiring.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial electrical equipment.
Conduct tests and inspections to ensure proper functioning and safety of electrical systems.
Utilize infrared thermography for predictive maintenance, identifying potential issues before they lead to equipment failure.
Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, ensuring compliance with NFPA, NEC, and other relevant standards.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, including reports on inspections, tests, and repairs.
Collaborate with other technicians and engineers to resolve complex electrical issues.
Perform complete corrective and preventative maintenance, testing and calibration of equipment, systems, associated devices, and controls.
Recommend changes to job plans and job tasks to increase productivity and equipment reliability.
Perform complete installations of various types of electrical equipment, utilizing basic electrical, and mechanical skills as necessary.
Use of tools and test equipment associated with this line of work.
Understanding and use of industry standards for testing, repair, maintenance, and calibration; and proficient at interpreting industrial electrical diagrams.
Understand and practice all pertinent electrical safety standards such as Lock Out Tag out and Arc Flash.
Preparation of accurate written reports of work, test results, calibration reports, and work orders.
Experience installing conduit and wiring systems.
The Industrial Electrical Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, testing, and installation of industrial electrical equipment. This role requires Journeyman Electrician technicians with a minimum of three years of experience in industrial settings, preferably with specific expertise in infrared thermography.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED, along with 4+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in facilities maintenance or complex mission-critical environments, is required. This experience must include in-depth knowledge of electrical systems, controls, generators, and life safety systems, aligning with the assigned area of responsibility.
Strong expertise in industrial electrical systems and control equipment.
Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively with minimal supervision.

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

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 $30.00 - USD $37.50 /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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