Purple Line Infrastructure Operations Center; IOC Operator; BOC Specialist

Overview

Disclaimer
-This requisition is part of a Pre-Award requirement intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for a position that may be awarded to M.C. Dean. We will conduct interviews and may issue contingent offers of employment based on qualifications and suitability. Formal offers will only be extended once the contract is officially awarded, at which time final candidates will be reviewed and selected.

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.

The Purple Line Infrastructure Operations Center (IOC) Operator is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and operating critical transit infrastructure systems in support of final commissioning, integrated testing, and the transition to full Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of the Purple Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) system.

IOC Operators monitor automation systems, alarm and notification platforms, SCADA systems, and CCTV systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the Purple Line infrastructure. This role requires close coordination with construction teams, commissioning agents, systems integration teams, and track testing personnel to support dynamic testing activities while maintaining safety for the general public.

This position is based at the Glenridge Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) or the Backup OMF and requires the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Monitor real‑time status of Purple Line infrastructure systems, including:
  • Traction power systems
  • SCADA systems and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
  • Trackside power and signaling interfaces
  • Communications systems
  • CCTV and security monitoring platforms
  • Alarm, notification, and event management systems
• Identify, acknowledge, and triage alarms, faults, and abnormal system conditions.
• Perform system checks and operational readiness verifications prior to testing windows.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness of system health and operational status.

• Perform electrical switching operations via SCADA to:
  • Enable track testing and commissioning activities
  • Isolate or energize traction power sections
  • Support safe work zones and lockout/tagout boundaries
• Verify system state before, during, and after switching operations.
• Ensure all switching activities comply with approved procedures, safety rules, and operational directives.
• Coordinate switching activities with authorized personnel and document all actions taken.

• Support system integration testing (SIT), dynamic testing, and trial operations.
• Coordinate closely with:
• Construction teams
• Commissioning agents
• Track testing crews
• Traction power, signaling, and communications teams
• Execute operational steps required to support test scripts and test plans.
• Monitor system behavior during testing and immediately report anomalies, failures, or unsafe conditions.
• Assist in troubleshooting system issues by providing logs, event data, and operational insights.

• Ensure infrastructure operations prioritize public safety, worker safety, and system integrity.
• Monitor public‑accessible areas to detect unsafe conditions or unauthorized access.
• Support implementation of safety controls during testing, including power isolation and controlled energization.
• Escalate safety concerns immediately in accordance…