Tech Specialist - Automation & Control Systems

Tech Specialist 4 – Automation & Control Systems at M.C. Dean, Inc.

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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. Our headquarters are in Tysons, Virginia, where we deliver resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

• 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 data retrieval.
• Safely open, close, rack‑in, and rack‑out breakers for point monitoring.
• Understand PLC applications to load and update projects.
• Understand PLC applications to 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.
• Basic knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical theories.
• Basic power systems familiarity with switch gear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, and text equipment.
• Perform point‑to‑point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS systems.
• Manage startup progress and issues lists, standards, and commissioning tools.
• Write point‑to‑point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS/ICS systems.
• Manage progress of startup and issues lists in CX Allow and other commissioning tools.
• Basic programming and troubleshooting skills for PLC and SCADA.
• Proficient with technical writing.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematics.
• Basic awareness of industry codes and standards.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to travel to customer sites for startups.

• Requires 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting, and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, industrial instrumentation, and/or SCADA systems.
• High School Diploma (12+ years of experience) or Associate’s degree (10+ years of experience).
• Requires reliable attendance at customer sites during work hours required by the customer.

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

• CCST certification, Security+ certification.

• 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.

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