3rd Class Chief Engineer; Facility Engineering Manager

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.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified spaces;
Ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI.

License/Certification Requirement: Third Class Steam Engineers License issued by the state of Maryland or Virginia or the District of Columbia.

The Chief Engineer position involves operations and maintenance planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing MEP staff.

• Ensure all equipment is always fully operational and in compliance with DOD requirements, federal codes/laws, rules and regulations.
• Provide oversight to the operations of the Utility Plant, associated equipment, building systems, BAS, and other assigned duties.
• Oversee policies, procedures, protocols, and controls that govern operations.
• Coordinate work of subcontractors needed for operations and preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining a strong, trained, and disciplined workforce through ongoing coaching, training, and hands‑on mentoring to support employee growth.
• Provide administrative and technical direction and supervision to staff in completing work assignments.
• In consultation with the Project Manager, make recommendations concerning the hiring, promotion, and termination of MEP staff.
• Advise, discuss, and inform Project Manager and customers on building systems and equipment matters and problem areas.
• Maintain liaison with customers, stakeholders, and contractors/subcontractors engaged in preventive maintenance, repairs, service calls, or other projects.
• Maintain sufficient records, files, controls, and procedures to ensure management and work production.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of MEP activities.
• Work with the customer to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues.
• Work with management systems and a variety of skilled/unskilled, professional, administrative, and industry personnel.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Project Manager.

• 12+ years of experience in facilities maintenance with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of experience trained and certified in the operations, maintenance and management of the BAS/EMCS/DDC systems.
• Third Class Steam Engineers License issued by the state of Maryland or Virginia or the District of Columbia required.
• Clearance Requirement:
  Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified spaces;
  Ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI.
• Experience and knowledge of office administration, plant management, reporting, blueprints, buildings, equipment, housekeeping, construction, repair, maintenance, purchasing, inventory control, fire, safety management, and OSHA codes.
• A demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems associated with general construction, and maintenance/repair of commercial facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy including a working knowledge of MS Project and the MS Office Suite.
• Fluent/Experience in a Computerized Maintenance…