Design Engineer Staff - Critical Infrastructure Solutions (Tysons, VA)

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

About The Position

The Design Engineer Staff supports the CIS Engineering Design team by developing detailed engineering installation design packages for complex critical infrastructure systems. This role contributes to project execution from concept through installation and testing while collaborating with internal engineering teams, project managers, vendors, and customers across secure and mission critical environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
Two (2)+ years of experience in engineering, with preferred experience in design build or integrated systems environments
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, collaborative engineering environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers, vendors, and internal project teams
Proficiency with AutoCAD and related engineering design tools
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

Experience supporting or leading large scale engineering designs is preferred

Responsibilities

Development of Engineering Installation Design Packages including Block Diagrams, Riser Diagrams, Mounting Details, and Wiring Details using AutoCAD
Create project specific drawings, device schedules, and engineering documentation as part of complete CIS design packages
Develop cable schedules, device schedules, and Performance Verification Test Plans
Support bids and proposals by assisting with technical design concepts, take offs, and engineering narratives to capture new CIS work
Participate in site surveys during all phases of CIS projects to validate design requirements and field conditions
Participate in Pre Installation Testing and Checkout processes including system programming support, integration testing, and equipment build outs
Assist with engineering calculations including power, heat load, voltage drop, conduit szing, grounding, and network bandwidth
Support development of sequences of operations, compliance matrices, basis of design documents, and other project support deliverables
Develop a working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including NEC, NFPA, UL 294, UL 1076, UL 2050, ICD 705, and NISPOM
Participate in new product evaluations, technology assessments, and recommendations for CIS systems
Contribute to continuous improvement by researching technical questions and suggesting design or process enhancements
This position may rotate through various CIS and M.C. Dean engineering functions to gain exposure to company processes, standards, and procedures