M.C. Dean
Overview
Control Engineer 3 - Atlanta, Georgia
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 in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. Technically, they are experts in advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems, using these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer’s most complex needs.
Responsibilities Design / Engineering
Originates design documents for small projects and supports large programs:
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
Internal/External Comment Resolution
Programming
Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
Author testing / commissioning procedures
Preparation of test reports
Originates test procedures
Commissioning of deployed systems
Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
Perform Factory and Field Testing
Maintenance
Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Managerial Responsibilities
Estimates
Conduct surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites as required.
Prepare cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
Assist senior engineers in preparation of bids, proposals, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
Evaluate and price change orders.
Personnel Management
Assign technical tasks and coordinate with entry‑level engineers.
Assign tasks and coordinate with technical staff.
Field Experience
Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans.
Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration.
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems.
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry‑specific tools and software.
Tools / Software
Experience in computer networks.
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN).
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
Requirements
Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least one of the following platforms:
Siemens (SIMATIC)
Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
Schneider Electric (Modicon)
Tridium Niagara Framework
ABB (AC500, AC800M)
Omron
KMC Controls
Johnson Controls Metasys
Honeywell WEBS
Johnson Control FX
Siemens Desigo/Apogee
Distech Controls
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
GE Intelligent Platforms
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least one of the following platforms:
AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
Ignition by Inductive Automation
GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
Siemens WinCC
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
Preferred Licenses / Certifications
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Engineer in Training (EIT) in relevant field
Certification in one or more PLC / Automation platform (e.g., Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara)
Certification in one or more SCADA platform (e.g., AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition)
Education / Experience
Master’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 3‑5 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 5‑7 years of experience.
Abilities
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 to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., 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.
Attend regular in‑person meetings with customers outside of assigned office.
Possess driver’s license and vehicle for transportation to customer sites (may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle; acceptable driving record required).
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Relocation assistance.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
What does YOUR future look like? Join the Automation Systems Business Unit at M.C. Dean, where innovation meets impact. As the cornerstone of Building Intelligence, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re redefining it. With projects that span critical infrastructure to smart city technologies, our work is at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, driving sustainability, efficiency, and digital transformation.
Here, your expertise contributes to a legacy of excellence, engaging with over 700 customers across diverse sectors such as power, transportation, and data centers, supported by a culture recognized for safety and innovation. At M.C. Dean, every project is a step toward creating a more connected, sustainable, and resilient world. Our operational groups in Industrial Controls, Energy Management, Power Systems, Building Automation, Transit, and Cybersecurity applications are leading the charge, each playing a crucial role in our mission.
Are you ready to be part of a team that’s not just preparing for the future but actively shaping it? Hit the apply button and join us in making a difference, one innovative solution at a time.
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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 in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. Technically, they are experts in advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems, using these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer’s most complex needs.
Responsibilities Design / Engineering
Originates design documents for small projects and supports large programs:
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
Internal/External Comment Resolution
Programming
Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
Author testing / commissioning procedures
Preparation of test reports
Originates test procedures
Commissioning of deployed systems
Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
Perform Factory and Field Testing
Maintenance
Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Managerial Responsibilities
Estimates
Conduct surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites as required.
Prepare cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
Assist senior engineers in preparation of bids, proposals, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
Evaluate and price change orders.
Personnel Management
Assign technical tasks and coordinate with entry‑level engineers.
Assign tasks and coordinate with technical staff.
Field Experience
Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans.
Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration.
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems.
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry‑specific tools and software.
Tools / Software
Experience in computer networks.
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN).
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
Requirements
Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least one of the following platforms:
Siemens (SIMATIC)
Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
Schneider Electric (Modicon)
Tridium Niagara Framework
ABB (AC500, AC800M)
Omron
KMC Controls
Johnson Controls Metasys
Honeywell WEBS
Johnson Control FX
Siemens Desigo/Apogee
Distech Controls
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
GE Intelligent Platforms
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least one of the following platforms:
AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
Ignition by Inductive Automation
GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
Siemens WinCC
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
Preferred Licenses / Certifications
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Engineer in Training (EIT) in relevant field
Certification in one or more PLC / Automation platform (e.g., Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara)
Certification in one or more SCADA platform (e.g., AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition)
Education / Experience
Master’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 3‑5 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 5‑7 years of experience.
Abilities
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 to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., 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.
Attend regular in‑person meetings with customers outside of assigned office.
Possess driver’s license and vehicle for transportation to customer sites (may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle; acceptable driving record required).
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Relocation assistance.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
What does YOUR future look like? Join the Automation Systems Business Unit at M.C. Dean, where innovation meets impact. As the cornerstone of Building Intelligence, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re redefining it. With projects that span critical infrastructure to smart city technologies, our work is at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, driving sustainability, efficiency, and digital transformation.
Here, your expertise contributes to a legacy of excellence, engaging with over 700 customers across diverse sectors such as power, transportation, and data centers, supported by a culture recognized for safety and innovation. At M.C. Dean, every project is a step toward creating a more connected, sustainable, and resilient world. Our operational groups in Industrial Controls, Energy Management, Power Systems, Building Automation, Transit, and Cybersecurity applications are leading the charge, each playing a crucial role in our mission.
Are you ready to be part of a team that’s not just preparing for the future but actively shaping it? Hit the apply button and join us in making a difference, one innovative solution at a time.
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