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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 Commissioning Engineer 4 has extensive expertise as a generalist or specialist. Provides solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

Responsibilities

Originates MEP commissioning, inspection, and testing deliverables and documentation, including commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and reports, with minimal supervision.

Develops and prepares technical reports addressing system performance, design coordination issues, and commissioning findings across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and control systems.

Utilizes approved commissioning tools, software platforms, and documentation systems to efficiently plan, execute, track, and close commissioning activities.

Participates in and contributes to technical meetings with customers, design engineering, construction, vendors, and commissioning leadership to resolve system and integration issues.

Supports and contributes to constructability and design coordination reviews, identifying potential commissioning, access, sequencing, and testing challenges across MEP systems.

Performs field commissioning assignments on small to mid‑scale projects, serving as a lead or independent commissioning resource.

Executes MEP commissioning inspection and testing activities onsite, including start‑up support, functional performance testing, and integrated system testing.

Interfaces with automation, control, and monitoring systems (e.g., BAS, PLC, SCADA, protection relays) using manufacturer‑specific software to verify configuration, operation, and system integration.

Demonstrates a strong understanding of MEP system commissioning requirements, inspection practices, and testing methodologies, including electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.

Applies a solid working knowledge of commissioning terminology, processes, and documentation standards.

Maintains a working understanding of industry codes, standards, and best practices applicable to MEP systems.

Understands basic cost, schedule, and resource considerations and how commissioning activities impact overall project execution. Demonstrates familiarity with the application, installation, and operation of MEP equipment, including electrical distribution, HVAC systems, pumps, life safety systems, and controls.

Exhibits credible automation and controls knowledge, particularly in system integration and functional testing. Utilizes internal engineering and commissioning resources, including department guides, standards, and reference materials, across MEP disciplines.

Demonstrates a basic working understanding of how CADD and design tools are used to support commissioning and system coordination.

Maintains working knowledge of low‑ and medium‑voltage power systems as well as their interaction with mechanical and control systems.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

A competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 7 + years of experience or related degree

Applicants selected must be willing to travel to customer sites.

Travel up to 100% may be required.

Abilities:

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.

Pay Range

USD $125,120.00 - USD $156,400.00 /Yr.