Deputy Engineering Leader - San Jose, CA

M.C. Dean, Inc•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Deputy Engineering Leader to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This role involves designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers. The SES unit focuses on intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems in high-growth markets. The company emphasizes building intelligence through cyber-physical solutions for critical facilities and infrastructure, with a commitment to fostering technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or 3+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Master's Degree in Engineering.
Detailed, motivated, self-starter; must be able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services: Access Control Systems (CCURE 9000, Lenel OnGuard, Honeywell Prowatch, AMAG), Video Management Systems (Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Lenel Video management), Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (Senstar, Southwest Microwave, SightLogix), Other Electronic Security Systems (Zenitel, HID, WIDS).
Familiarity with design/administration tools such as REVIT, Bluebeam, Autocad, ACC, Procore.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 11 and general networking.
Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
Familiarity with Cyber security requirements.
Familiarity with inside plant and outside plant telecom requirements.
Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Background in design and engineering of mission critical facilities.
Skill in calculations for electrical construction.
Interest in the manufacture of modular builds for electrical construction.
Serving as onsite liaison, overseeing installation, testing, & commission of electrical construction.
Willingness to obtain Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, MS Office, ETAP/SKM, AGI32, etc. highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading complex technical discussions, projects, and/or programs.
Validating world class technical solutions on projects.
Ensuring engineering best practices are followed across multiple engineering and solution disciplines.
Managing technical risk on a project.
Providing oversight, direction, and technical expertise to engineering teams on a project.
Preparing client-specific physical security technology solutions including cutting edge credential technology, AI vision systems, drone and drone interdiction systems, access control, intrusion detection, video management systems, and complex integrations.
Driving the development and maintenance of project artifacts from the requirements capture stage through the launch of new technology.
Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
Reviewing technical project details with project leadership.
Managing the integration of data from multiple systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solution.