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M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Control Engineer 3

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCaroline County, VA, USA$93.7k - $117.3k /yr

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 designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs using at least one listed platform: Siemens SIMATIC, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric Modicon, Tridium Niagara Framework, ABB AC500 or AC800M, Omron, KMC Controls, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell WEBS, Johnson Controls FX, Siemens Desigo/Apogee, Distech Controls, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, or GE Intelligent Platforms.
  • Proficiency designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions using at least one listed platform: AVEVA InTouch or System Platform, Ignition, GE Digital iFIX or CIMPLICITY, Siemens WinCC, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, AVEVA Citect SCADA, Intellution FIX32/HMI32, VTScada, or AVEVA PI Historian.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field and at least 3 years of experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
  • Ability to attend regular in-person meetings with customers outside the assigned office.
  • Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record under company policy if ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

  • Originate design documents for small projects and in support of large programs, including narrative design documents, requirements analysis, subsystem designs, and specifications.
  • Develop subsystem designs for CAD, panels, layouts, wiring, SCADA screens, hardware, and communications.
  • 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.
  • Author testing and commissioning procedures and prepare test reports.
  • 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 system operators.
  • 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

  • Background in building automation and controls is preferred.
  • PlantPAx is preferred for the Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation platform.
  • Preferred credentials include Design-Build Institute of America certification, Certified SCADA Security Architect, Certified Automation Professional, Engineer in Training in a relevant field, and certification in one or more PLC/automation or SCADA platforms.

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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