Control Engineer 3

Overview Control Engineer 3 - Tysons, Virginia Company Overview M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. As a leader and premier provider of cyber-physical systems, we spearhead the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of solutions essential to the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and expansive global enterprises. Our team, comprising over 5,500 dedicated professionals worldwide, is the driving force behind our ability to engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems, alongside the critical management platforms that ensure their long-term sustainability. Join us in molding the integrated systems and technologies that delineate the built and cyber-physical landscape. Job Overview Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. They work across various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water/wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They are technical experts in advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems, utilizing these skills to craft solutions for complex customer needs. Design / Engineering Originates design documents for small projects and supports large programs. Develops narrative design documents, requirements analysis, subsystem designs (CAD, panels, layouts, wiring, SCADA screens, hardware, communications). Prepares specifications, performs QA/QC, reviews designs, and develops plans and procedures for factory testing. Programming Leads programming and configuration efforts for automation and SCADA applications. Programs, configures, and troubleshoots PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems. Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning Authors testing and commissioning procedures, prepares test reports, and develops test fixtures and simulation devices. Performs factory and field testing, and commissions deployed systems. Maintenance Performs troubleshooting on service calls, hardware/software upgrades, and replacements on existing systems. Responsibilities Managerial Responsibilities Conducts surveys, inspections, and site tours; prepares cost estimates for small projects; assists in bid preparations and evaluations. Manages personnel, assigns tasks, and coordinates with technical staff. Field Experience Reads electrical/control schematics, participates in system startup, configuration, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting. Tools / Software Experience with computer networks, CAD/CAE software (AutoCAD, EPLAN), and standard office software. Qualifications Proficient in ladder logic and structured text programming languages. Strong troubleshooting skills; experience with PLCs or DDCs from platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Tridium, ABB, Omron, KMC, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Distech, Schweitzer, GE. Experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from platforms like Wonderware, Ignition, GE Digital, Siemens WinCC, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Schneider Citect, among others. Preferred certifications include DBIA, CSSA, CAP, and platform-specific certifications. Educational requirements: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering with relevant experience. Abilities Ability to work with extended screen time, sit for long periods, and manipulate objects with fingers. Effective communication, reading and understanding technical information, and attending customer meetings. Possession of a driver’s license and vehicle for site visits; acceptable driving record required. Benefits Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, relocation assistance, 401K plan. What does YOUR future look like? Join the Automation Systems Business Unit at M.C. Dean, where innovation meets impact. Be part of projects spanning critical infrastructure to smart city technologies, leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and digital transformation. Engage with over 700 customers across sectors like power, transportation, and data centers, supported by a culture of safety and innovation. Be part of shaping a connected, sustainable, and resilient world. Our operational groups in Industrial Controls, Energy Management, Power Systems, Building Automation, Transit, and Cybersecurity are leading the way. Ready to shape the future? Apply now and make a difference.

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