Stationary Operations Engineer 1- Alexandria, VA

Overview

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.

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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;
ability to obtain & maintain HSPD‑12.

The Stationary Operations Engineer is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all stationary equipment within our facility, ensuring its optimal operation and safety. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the machinery, routine check‑ups, troubleshooting, and efficient repair methods.

• Must be experienced in maintenance and repairs on Commercial‑Industrial building equipment to include but not limited to chillers ±500 tons, boilers, pumps, control systems, air handlers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, VAVs and VFDs. Candidates must be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of Chiller Plant Operations, demonstrate the ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and specifications, also be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of building air systems.
  
  The ability to respond to service calls of the gas‑fired boilers, chillers, AHU, fire pumps, generators, UPS, ATS, BAS, and Fire Alarm operations.

Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues, ensuring equipment is operating within set parameters and adhering to safety standards.

• Responds to service calls by determining the problem, identifying the cause, and implementing a solution to address the issues. Completing required documentation utilizing the site CMMS system.
• Duties involve observing and interpreting readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of the system’s operation, adjusting controls to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the system and to meet the demands for the service provided, and recording logs for various aspects of the system’s operation, maintaining equipment of the system in good working order. Performs all preventive maintenance work in accordance with site specific approved job plans and applicable company standards.

Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

Maintain detailed records of all inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements. Ensure all operations are logged and documented in compliance with organizational standards.

Ensure operations adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations and standards related to stationary equipment operations.

• Relays questions, progress, information requirements, and discrepancies in system and other issues impacting the operation of the building, its equipment and the comfort of occupants. Initiates follow up action if required in a timely manner.

Act as a first responder during any stationary equipment emergencies, implementing safety procedures and addressing issues promptly.

Stay updated with the latest trends, equipment, and best practices in the field, attending workshops and training as necessary.

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Applica…