AV Field Engineer - Tysons, VA Security Clearance

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.

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:

• Design, installation, configuration, integration programming and testing of complex videoconferencing and integrated audio/visual technologies (videoconferencing, control systems, displays, video walls and matrix systems, audio reinforcement systems, cameras, microphones, document cameras, streaming technologies, etc.) and A/V based collaboration technologies.
• Design, integration and configuration of audio/video systems with Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems.
• Conduct customer site surveys and provide sales engineering support, including collecting and recording detailed operational, functional and technical requirements, developing project scopes, and providing overall system costing for A/V projects.
• Design, integrate, test and troubleshoot various network and telecommunications systems including IP networks and ISDN networks.
• Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprint and drawings.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Develop complex AV control system programming and configuration of AMX, Crestron, and Extron control systems.
• Develop and conduct on-site user and administrative training for the installed integrated audio/visual systems.

Clearance/Citizen Type:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;
Applicants MUST hold an ACTIVE SECRET Clearance or be able to obtain an Interim SECRET Clearance within 60 days of start date. Applicants MUST also have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance.

• BS degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 5+ years progressive experience.
• Experience with IT and/or telecommunications projects.
• Certified Crestron and AMX Programmer preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing and programming Jupiter, Extron, Tandberg, Polycom, Crestron, Lutron, and corresponding hardware and software infrastructure.
• Familiarity with IT, telecommunications, A/V and electrical equipment including related materials and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of videoconferencing standards.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Experience performing complex design/build and conceptual design practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Solid Microsoft Office Skills.
• Visio skills a must, AutoCAD a plus.
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
• Solid problem solving and consultative skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening after offer extended.
• Must have a valid passport.
• Experience in the installation, programming, troubleshooting AND engineering of videoconferencing and integrated A/V technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with developing cost estimates and…