Control Engineer 2

M.C. Dean, Inc•Richmond, VA

About The Position

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. 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.

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 Tools / 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 0+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience
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.

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.
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
Plans and Designs
Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing o Internal/External Comment Resolution
Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
Author testing / 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
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.
Evaluation and pricing of change orders
Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff