Design Engineer 2

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 9,000 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.

We are seeking a Design Engineer 2 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements, statements of work, specifications, drawings, and site information to understand project scope and design constraints.
• Develop and update security system drawings, equipment lists, bills of materials, and other design documentation.
• Contribute technical information and engineering estimates for proposals and project planning.
• Provision and configure servers and workstations used by electronic security systems.
• Install, configure, integrate, and troubleshoot OEM security applications and devices, with support from experienced team members when needed.
• Help develop and execute configuration checks, test procedures, deployment plans, and commissioning activities.
• Work with installation, deployment, project management, and engineering teams to resolve issues and keep documentation aligned with the installed system.
• Support site surveys, field testing, and technical support for deployed systems.
• Own assigned deliverables, communicate progress and risks, incorporate feedback, and share lessons learned with the team.

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type:  Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is required.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, computer science, information systems, engineering science, engineering management, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

• Two or more years of relevant experience with physical security systems, related IT solutions, design, integration, deployment, or sustainment.

• Practical experience in electronic security system design, system integration, or both, with the interest and ability to develop skills in the other area.

• Ability to interpret technical requirements and specifications and apply them to assigned work.

• Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with one or more electronic security platforms or product families, such as C•CURE, Genetec, Lenel, Milestone, HID, or Axis. Experience with every listed platform is not expected.

• AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable design and modeling experience.

• Experience configuring servers, workstations, networks, or applications that support electronic security systems.

• Experience creating technical drawings, documentation, test records, or commissioning records.

• Clear written communication and the ability to explain technical work to teammates and customers.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

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.