Control Engineer 2

M.C. Dean, Inc•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence, designing, building, operating, and maintaining cyber-physical solutions for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, their capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. The company fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment, guided by values of agility, expertise, and trust, and is committed to building the next generation of technical leaders. 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 such as industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water/wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They are technical experts in advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems, using these skills to design and implement solutions for complex customer needs.

Requirements

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.
Experience in computer networks.
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN).
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
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: 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 1 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.
Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 0+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs, including Narrative Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications), and Preparation of Specifications.
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing.
Resolves internal/external comments.
Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
Author testing / commissioning procedures.
Prepare test reports.
Originates test procedures.
Commission deployed systems.
Develop test fixtures and simulation devices.
Perform Factory and Field Testing.
Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
Evaluates and prices change orders.
Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers.
Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff.