Commissioning Engineer Associate

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for mission‑critical facilities. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions.

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative, 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.

The Commissioning Engineer team performs final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switch gear, relays, and motor control centers, both in the field and in manufacturing. You will contribute to a safe working environment, help ensure overall project success, and may be required to travel locally, regionally, or nationally.

• Assist more experienced Commissioning specialists in coordinating and reviewing electrical deliverables
• Prepare and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets
• Perform simple routine electrical calculations
• Assist in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
• Use the electrical engineering website to access department guides and standards
• Have basic knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems
• Understand basic electrical engineering theories
• Be familiar with power system components such as switch gear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, and test equipment
• Be proficient in technical writing
• Knowledge of advanced mathematics
• Basic awareness of industry codes and standards
• Possess good communication skills
• Be willing to travel to customer sites periodically

• 0+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering

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

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Identify and understand the speech of another person

USD $72,320.00 - $ /Yr.

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology;
Industries:
Design Services