Tech Specialist

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.

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.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems, focusing on advanced configurable integrations.
• Perform basic TCP/IP configuration.
• Configure communication devices and troubleshoot communication link failures.
• Configure Modbus Gateway devices communication protocol and use applications like Modscan for troubleshooting and monitoring.
• Understand vendor manuals and configure vendor’s power meter, PDU, ATS, generators, STS, UPS, and battery systems.
• Navigate EPMS and SCADA applications for monitoring, trending, and retrieving data.
• Safely open, close, rack‑in, and rack‑out breakers for point monitoring.
• Understand PLC applications to load, update projects, and configure communication parameters.
• Prepare and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets.
• Perform simple routine electrical and mechanical calculations.
• Assist in reviewing supplier documentation for compliance with specifications.
• Have basic knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems.
• Understand basic electrical and mechanical theories.
• Familiar with basic power systems such as switch gear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, and other text equipment.
• Perform point‑to‑point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS systems.
• Manage the progress of startup and issues lists using standards and commissioning tools.
• Write point‑to‑point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS/ICS systems.
• Manage the progress of startup and issues lists in CX Allow and other commissioning tools.
• Possess basic programming and troubleshooting skills for PLC and SCADA.
• Be proficient with technical writing.
• Have knowledge of advanced mathematics.
• Have basic awareness of industry codes and standards.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Be willing to travel to customer sites for startup and commissioning.

• At least 8 years of experience with installation, troubleshooting, and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, industrial instrumentation, and/or SCADA systems.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience if holding a high school diploma, or 6+ years if holding an associate’s degree.
• Reliable attendance at customer sites during required work hours.

• Allen Bradley PLC, Ignition, Distech, Niagara, Siemens Desigo, Eaton Foreseer, Schneider EPO, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Wonderware, Instrumentation calibrator/simulator.

• CCST certification.
• Security+ certification.

• Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity for manipulating objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms.
• Listen to and understand spoken information.
• Communicate information clearly in speaking.
• Read and understand written information.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical solutions.
• Identify and understand others’ speech.