Travel - Commissioning Field Engineer - Tysons, VA

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.

The Commissioning Engineer team is responsible for performing final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switch gear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems and complex test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co‑workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects.

Local, regional, and national travel may be required.

• Assists senior Commissioning Specialists and Managers in coordinating, executing, and reviewing MEP commissioning deliverables, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, and building automation systems.
• Prepares, reviews, and coordinates MEP sketches, commissioning plans, test procedures, and data sheets, with limited supervision. Performs routine engineering and commissioning calculations related to MEP systems, such as electrical load verification, airflow and hydronic checks, system capacity validation, and basic performance evaluations.
• Reviews supplier and vendor documentation to verify technical compliance with specifications, design intent, and commissioning requirements across MEP disciplines.
• Utilizes applicable engineering and commissioning standards, department guides, and internal resources to support MEP commissioning activities.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of MEP components and systems, including participation in start‑up, functional performance testing, and integrated system testing.
• Applies solid understanding of engineering principles relevant to MEP systems, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls fundamentals.
• Maintains working familiarity with MEP infrastructure systems, which may include:
  • Electrical distribution systems (switch gear, transformers, circuit breakers, UPS, protective relays, power monitoring systems)
  • Mechanical systems (HVAC equipment, pumps, hydronic systems, and associated controls)
  • Plumbing and fire protection systems
  • Building automation, controls, and system interfaces
• Produces clear, well‑organized technical commissioning documentation, including procedures, reports, and deficiency tracking logs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in advanced mathematics as required to support engineering analysis and commissioning activities.
• Maintains working awareness of industry codes, standards, and commissioning best practices applicable to MEP systems.
• Communicates effectively with project teams, contractors, vendors, and clients to support coordination and issue resolution.
• Willing and able to travel periodically to customer and project sites to support commissioning execution.

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10+ years of field experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a related field
• Applicants selected must be willing to travel to customer sites.
• Travel up to 100% may be required.

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various…