Electronics Technician III at M.C. Dean, Inc

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 6,000 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.

About the Company

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 the electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The Role

We are seeking a Security Systems Electronics Technician III to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit, you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

Execute various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations.
Perform on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems.
Ensure the functionality and reliability of various technologies.
Conduct site surveys, configure hardware and software, test systems for proper operation, and provide technical support to customers.
Utilize and comprehend project safety plans (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
Participate in quality reviews of M.C. Dean design documentation, analyzing and interpreting drawing packages to evaluate constructability.
Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
Verify correct charges in timesheets on projects.
Execute installation and maintenance activities within planned durations, ensuring completion of detailed documentation.
Track and inventory tools, conduct tool inspections, and organize material ordering and receiving.
Conduct daily ORM meetings, ensure team compliance with safety requirements, and complete accident/incident reporting.
Participate in PITCO plan creation and build-out, executing PITCO plan to ensure high-quality testing and installation.
Install system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, and panels, adhering to industry standards.
Terminate, test, and configure electronic devices, network, and IT equipment.
Manage base switch configurations and participate in the configuration of servers and workstations, troubleshooting programmable components.
Ensure compliance with established QC plans and checklists, conducting quality control inspections and documenting findings.
Install and maintain field devices, terminate and test system components, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic issues.
Lead commissioning efforts, track commissioning activities, and assist in representing M.C. Dean in meetings with owners and design teams.
Communicate consistently with M.C. Dean project teams, other trades, and customers, demonstrating dedication and collaboration.
Lead by example, provide constructive feedback, mentor crew members, and encourage strategic thinking and innovation.
Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills, aligning with M.C. Dean's vision, mission, and values.
Provide look-ahead for assignment of manpower, material procurement/staging, and resource planning.

Key Requirements:

Requires a valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with our policy.

Education:

HS diploma or GED is required.
Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or Electrical Apprenticeship program.
An additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.

Required Progressive Experience:

6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems such as CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems, Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems & certifications and experience in installation of said systems.
3 years experience focused in electronic security systems.
OSHA 30 certification.

What We Offer

A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust. An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years. Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.

Abilities

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety. Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance. Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders. Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.