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# Design Engineer Staff

- **Company:** M. C. Dean, Inc.
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Systems Engineering, System Programming, Integration Tests
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F03C08170AF94E94BF89C8CA0FB02869/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline (BS) such as Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
 * Two (2)+ years of experience in engineering, with preferred experience in design build
 * Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment
 * Ability to effectively communicate with various customers, vendors, and peers
 * Experience leading large scale designs
 * Ability to effectively work with AutoCAD

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.

## Description

* Development of Engineering Installation Design Packages including the creation of Block Diagrams, Riser Diagrams, Mounting and Wiring Details in AutoCAD
 * Create Project and Device schedules with the Engineering Installation Design Packages
 * Create Cable, Device, and Performance Verification Test Plans
 * Assist in the Bids and Proposals process to capture new work
 * Participate in site surveys during all phases of projects.
 * Participate in Pre-Installation Testing and Checkout (PITCO) processes including System programming, integration testing, and equipment build outs.
 * Assist various calculations; including but not limited to power, heat, voltage drop, conduit sizing and bandwidth.
 * Assist with development of sequence of operations, compliance matrices and other project support documentation.
 * Developing a basic understanding of related industry documentation such as NEC, NFPA, UL Code (294, 1076, and 2050), ICD 705, NISPOM.
 * Participate in new product evaluations and recommendations.
 * Contributing to engineering by suggesting improvement and researching questions.
 * This position will rotate through various areas of M.C. Dean to gain valuable exposure to the company's processes and procedures.


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