Control Engineer 2

Control Engineer 2 M.C. Dean company vehicle United States, Virginia, Winchester Feb 25, 2026 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 7,000 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. 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. Responsibilities Design / Engineering Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs. oNarrative Design Documents oRequirements Analysis oSubsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications) oPreparation of Specifications oPerform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs oPlans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing oInternal/External Comment Resolution Programming oLead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications. oProgram / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.

Testing / Troubleshooting

/ Deployment / Commissioning oAuthor testing / commissioning procedures oPreparation of test reports oOriginates test procedures oCommissioning of deployed systems oDevelopment of test fixtures and simulation devices oPerform Factory and Field Testing Maintenance oPerform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators. oPerform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems. Managerial Responsibilities Estimates oConducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required. oPrepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects. oAssists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation. oEvaluation and pricing of change orders Personnel Management oAssigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers oAssigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff Qualifications 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 (Auto

CAD / EPLAN

) Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) Requirements Attend regular in-person meetings with customers outside of assigned office. 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 1 of the following platforms: oSiemens (SIMATIC) oAllen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)(Plant Pax preferred) oSchneider Electric (Modicon) oTridium Niagara Framework oABB (AC500, AC800M) oOmron oKMC Controls oJohnson Controls Metasys oHoneywell WEBS oJohnson Control FX oSiemens Desigo/Apogee oDistech Controls oSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories oGE Intelligent Platforms Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms: oAVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform oIgnition by Inductive Automation oGE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) oSiemens WinCC oRockwell Automation FactoryTalk View oAVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA oIntellution

FIX32/HMI32

(Historical) by GE Digital oVTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited oAVEVA (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 in field Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc. Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc. 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 Education / Experience Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 0+ years of experience Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ 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.