Control Engineer 1 - Harrisonburg, VA

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. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs. 

 

Technical Responsibilities

Design / Engineering

• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs
• Assists Senior Engineers in preparation of designs, including:
  • Requirements analysis
  • Subsystem designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
  • Comment resolution
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems

Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning

• Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and 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

 

Education / Experience 

·        Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 0+ 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 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. 

·        Attend regular in-person meetings with customers outside of assigned office. 

·       Possess driver’s license and vehicle for transportation to customer sites. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy

 

Benefits 

·        Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

·        Generous paid time off.

·        Relocation assistance.

·        401K 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 like power, transportation, and data centers, supported by a culture recognized for safety and innovation. At M.C. Dean, every project is a step towards 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.