Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
MD
M.C. Dean
New College Graduate Engineer 1 - Life Safety Group - Rock Hill,
Career Insights for Alarm / Security System Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on South Carolina data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Alarm or Security System Technician installs and repairs security systems and fire detectors in homes or businesses.
$52,828 / year median in South Carolina
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Rock Hill, SC Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description 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. The Engineer 1 provides engineering tasks for design, fabrication, offsite production, installation and commissioning activities for fire detection and alarm, mass notification, fire suppression and other life safety systems. This includes gathering requirements, preparation of shop drawings and documents, coordination, quality control, programming, in-house testing, field support and acceptance testing of systems. Responsibilities Lead the in-house testing (PITCO) and commissioning phases. Performs programming and troubleshooting of fire detection and alarm systems, in PITCO and onsite. Provide training on the operations and maintenance of the system and produce close-out documentation. Support the day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project. Performs site surveys, and produces survey reports. Produces takeoff sheets, bill of materials, and contributes to project proposals. Ability to participate in design of fire detection & alarm systems and mass notification systems. Provide a Building and Life safety code compliant set of deliverables, including shop drawings and calculations to achieve the intent of design in construction. Proficient in navigating the IBC International Building Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. Produce artifacts for correct planning of fabrication, in-house testing (PITCO), and onsite Commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems. Maintain organized and detailed project records. Creates a task oriented schedule, and maintains a baseline. Identify, document, and resolve issues. Lead lessons learned meetings. Support project-closeout including punch list creation, management, and closure. Maintain as-builts as work is completed. Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications. Upholds the business unit and company culture, and sponsors the correct use of processes, flowcharts and standards. Communicate direction and ensure that it has been understood and carried out. Communicate with people outside the Company, represent the Company to customers, the public, the government, and other partners while maintaining a professional and courteous image. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Fire Protection, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline is required with 0+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.