Electronics Technician - Columbus, OH

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.

We are seeking an Electronics Technician 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit, you will work with a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services—including 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.

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.

In this role you will be responsible for installing and maintaining electronic security systems, performing preventive maintenance requirements, and performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory.

• Leading teams on large complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Leading and documenting daily toolbox talks, ORMs and Safety Audits.
• Installing and maintaining equipment at both the local and global level per design packages.
• Programming and installation of head‑end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshooting and isolating both systems and/or hardware at both local and global levels.
• Leading the on‑site software commissioning and testing.
• Leading inspections, evaluations, and inventory; performing take‑off project drawings.
• Creating, documenting, and tracking RFIs.
• Design assist and feedback.
• Documenting daily reports and project progress.
• Communicating project and team member issues/concerns to management.
• Creating and managing project schedule; integrating IDS, ACS and CCTV systems.
• Forecasting and managing project labor hours; communicating effectively with supervisors and subordinates.
• Guiding and mentoring technicians.

• Valid driver’s license; position may require use of a company vehicle. Acceptable driving record required.
• High‑school diploma or GED plus military electronics training (minimum 720 classroom hours).
• Graduation from an accredited electronics technician program or electrical apprenticeship program.
• Three additional years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.
• Eight years or more of electronics installation and/or maintenance across multiple systems and customer programs.
• Three years of the above experience focused in electronic security systems.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Must be able to travel up to 25%.

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems (e.g., CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems).

• A collaborative team inspired by engineering and innovation to enhance customer outcomes.
• 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 professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent…