Engineer 2

M.C. Dean, Inc • Austin, TX

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring an Engineer 2 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role contributes to the design, engineering, integration, operation, and maintenance of electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers. Systems include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems.

The Engineer 2 manages system and derived requirements, technical project documentation, and concurrent designs for large-scale construction projects. The position works with engineering teams, project managers, field technicians, clients, contractors, and trade groups to coordinate designs, installations, project dependencies, and delivery. It also supports project bids, design reviews, site surveys, testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting, and contributes to design standards and project execution quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, with provision of systems engineering services for physical security systems and IT solutions.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure security systems comply with commercial client and data center construction standards.
• Prepare technical submittals, including product data, operations and maintenance documentation, and warranties.
• Work with engineers, project managers, and field technicians throughout project delivery.
• Support the project lifecycle for large-scale construction projects.
• Manage multiple project designs concurrently and ensure they meet customer standards.
• Participate in coordination calls with the engineering team and designated project manager.
• Coordinate security drawing and installation dependencies with contractors and trade groups.
• Track revisions, RFIs, submittals, and Bills of Materials throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead design review sessions with team members and page-turn review calls with clients.
• Develop and improve design standards.
• Lead complex projects, mentor team members, and oversee project execution through design excellence processes to ensure high delivery quality.
• Lead pre-installation testing and checkout of security equipment, coordinating schedules, checklists, and shipment due dates.
• Review RFP documentation, Statements of Work, and client specifications for new project bids.
• Develop Bills of Materials and forecast engineering time for new project bids.
• Conduct in-person site surveys and provide field troubleshooting and commissioning support.

Benefits

• Professional and technical training programs, including leadership training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level