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 9,000 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.
We are seeking an Electronic Security Engineer 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets
Responsibilities
The Electronic Security Engineer provides technical, administrative, and field support for the successful execution of large-scale electronic security projects. Working closely with the Project Leader, Deputy Project Leader, Superintendent, field teams, and customers, this position helps coordinate engineering, procurement, scheduling, documentation, field execution, and commissioning activities. The role is intended to support project leadership by improving communication, organization, and execution throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Coordination
• Support the Project Leader and Deputy Project Leader with daily project execution.
• Assist with meeting coordination, agendas, meeting minutes, and action item tracking.
• Help maintain project documentation, issue logs, and document control.
• Assist with project reporting and schedule updates.
• Support tracking of RFIs, submittals, bulletins, and change orders.
Engineering & Technical Support
• Review construction drawings and specifications.
• Assist with engineering clarifications and constructability reviews.
• Support shop drawing reviews and maintain field redlines.
• Help coordinate technical questions between engineering and field teams.
• Support bill of material verification and equipment tracking.
Field Support
• Perform regular field walks with project leadership.
• Support the Superintendent and Foremen with technical and administrative needs.
• Help coordinate manpower, materials, and field priorities.
• Assist with QA/QC inspections and field documentation.
• Track open field issues and help facilitate resolution.
Procurement & Logistics
• Monitor procurement status and long-lead equipment.
• Support vendor communications and material deliveries.
• Assist with warehouse coordination and inventory tracking.
• Support PITCO and prefabrication activities as required.
Commissioning & Closeout
• Assist with commissioning documentation and testing schedules.
• Track commissioning progress and deficiencies.
• Support customer acceptance testing.
• Assist with closeout documentation, as-builts, firmware records, and turnover packages.
Qualifications
Key Requirement:
• Valid Driver's License
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• 5+ years supporting commercial construction, electronic security, or low-voltage projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in both office and active construction environments.
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Lenel OnGuard, Genetec, or other enterprise security systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, Microsoft Project, or Primavera P6.
• Hyperscale or mission-critical data center experience is a plus.
• OSHA 30 or manufacturer certifications are desirable but not required.
What we offer:
• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
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 in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, 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.