Ignition by Inductive Automation * GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) * Siemens WinCC * Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View * AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA * Intellution FIX32/HMI32 ...
Ignition by Inductive Automation * GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) * Siemens WinCC * Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View * AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA * Intellution FIX32/HMI32 ...
Control Engineer 3
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
Ignition by Inductive Automation * GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) * Siemens WinCC * Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View * AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA * Intellution FIX32/HMI32 ...
Control Engineer 3
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
Ignition by Inductive Automation * GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) * Siemens WinCC * Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View * AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA * Intellution FIX32/HMI32 ...
Control Engineer 2
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
... Inductive Automation o GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) o Siemens WinCC o Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View o AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA o Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical ...
Control Engineer 2
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
... Inductive Automation o GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) o Siemens WinCC o Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View o AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA o Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical ...
Control Engineer 4 (BMS and EMCS)
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
Ignition by Inductive Automation * Tridium Niagara Framework (or OEM equivalent such as Johnson Control FX or Distech Controls EC-Net 4) * Johnson Controls Metasys * Honeywell WEBS * Siemens Desigo ...
Control Engineer 4 (BMS and EMCS)
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
Ignition by Inductive Automation * Tridium Niagara Framework (or OEM equivalent such as Johnson Control FX or Distech Controls EC-Net 4) * Johnson Controls Metasys * Honeywell WEBS * Siemens Desigo ...
Control Engineer 4
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
... Inductive Automation o GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) o Siemens WinCC o Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View o AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA o Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical ...
Control Engineer 4
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
... Inductive Automation o GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) o Siemens WinCC o Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View o AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA o Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical ...
Control Engineer 3
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
... Inductive Automation o GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) o Siemens WinCC o Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View o AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA o Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical ...
Control Engineer 3
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
... Inductive Automation o GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) o Siemens WinCC o Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View o AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA o Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical ...
Control Engineer 5 (BMS and EMCS)
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
Ignition by Inductive Automation * Tridium Niagara Framework (or OEM equivalent such as Johnson Control FX or Distech Controls EC-Net 4) * Johnson Controls Metasys * Honeywell WEBS * Siemens Desigo ...
Control Engineer 5 (BMS and EMCS)
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
Ignition by Inductive Automation * Tridium Niagara Framework (or OEM equivalent such as Johnson Control FX or Distech Controls EC-Net 4) * Johnson Controls Metasys * Honeywell WEBS * Siemens Desigo ...
Controls Technician
Manassas, VA · On-site
$30 - $39.50/hr
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, OPC UA/DA, Modbus/TCP, and A/B Rockwell PLCs. * Experience with Building Management & HVAC Control Systems. * Instrumentation calibration / startup ...
Controls Technician
Manassas, VA · On-site
$30 - $39.50/hr
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, OPC UA/DA, Modbus/TCP, and A/B Rockwell PLCs. * Experience with Building Management & HVAC Control Systems. * Instrumentation calibration / startup ...
Entry Level Engineer/Developer
Manassas, VA · On-site
$80K - $82K/yr
DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, Aveva * Duties: * Design and develop automation systems * Travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected ...
Entry Level Engineer/Developer
Manassas, VA · On-site
$80K - $82K/yr
DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, Aveva * Duties: * Design and develop automation systems * Travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected ...
Entry Level Engineer/Developer
$80K - $82K/yr
DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, Aveva * Duties: * Design and develop automation systems * Travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected ...
Entry Level Engineer/Developer
$80K - $82K/yr
DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, Aveva * Duties: * Design and develop automation systems * Travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected ...
Senior Control Systems Engineer
$100K - $150K/yr
... building automation projects. Responsibilities Instrumentation & Electrical Design * Create ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Senior Control Systems Engineer
$100K - $150K/yr
... building automation projects. Responsibilities Instrumentation & Electrical Design * Create ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Senior Control Systems Engineer
Manassas, VA · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
... building automation projects. Responsibilities Instrumentation & Electrical Design * Create ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Senior Control Systems Engineer
Manassas, VA · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
... building automation projects. Responsibilities Instrumentation & Electrical Design * Create ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Senior Control Systems Engineer
$100K - $150K/yr
Senior Control Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Senior Control Systems Engineer
$100K - $150K/yr
Senior Control Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Entry Level Engineer/Developer
$80K - $82K/yr
DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, Aveva * Duties: * Design and develop automation systems * Travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected ...
Entry Level Engineer/Developer
$80K - $82K/yr
DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, Aveva * Duties: * Design and develop automation systems * Travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected ...
Lead Control Systems Engineer
$80K - $130K/yr
Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Lead Control Systems Engineer
$80K - $130K/yr
Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Lead Control Systems Engineer
$80K - $130K/yr
... automation projects. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Sales Support (20%) * Provide technical ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Lead Control Systems Engineer
$80K - $130K/yr
... automation projects. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Sales Support (20%) * Provide technical ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Lead Control Systems Engineer
Manassas, VA · On-site
$80K - $130K/yr
... automation projects. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Sales Support (20%) * Provide technical ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Lead Control Systems Engineer
Manassas, VA · On-site
$80K - $130K/yr
... automation projects. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Sales Support (20%) * Provide technical ... Inductive Ignition Perspective * Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers ...
Control Engineer 4
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications ... Analysis, PcVue, Inductive Ignition, or similar product. Professional Skill Requirements:
Control Engineer 4
Tysons, VA · On-site
$84K - $109K/yr
Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications ... Analysis, PcVue, Inductive Ignition, or similar product. Professional Skill Requirements:
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| Aspect | Inductive Automation | PLC Programmer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Knowledge of Ignition platform, basic IT skills | PLC programming certifications, knowledge of ladder logic |
| Work Environment | Industrial automation, software development, system integration | Manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, automation projects |
| Industry Usage | Used by system integrators, automation engineers, and software developers | Employers in manufacturing, process control, and automation sectors |
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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.
Control Engineer 2 (BMS and EMCS) supports the design, implementation, and commissioning of Building Management Systems that monitor and control HVAC, electrical, and other building systems. Working under the direction of senior engineers, this role contributes to controls design, programming, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting using industry-standard BMS platforms and open protocols such as BACnet and Modbus. The Control Engineer 2 collaborates with project teams and field personnel to deliver reliable, efficient, and scalable building automation solutions that meet project requirements, operational needs, and applicable codes and standards.
Responsibilities
Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs.
Design / Engineering
- Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
- Narrative Design Documents
- Requirements Analysis
- Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / HMI Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
- Preparation of Specifications
- Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
- Plans and Designs
Programming
- Programming / configuration of BMS head end or supervisor applications.
- Graphics development for BMS head end or supervisor applications and touchscreen HMI's.
- Program / Configure / troubleshoot BMS controllers.
- Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
- Author testing / commissioning procedures
- Preparation of test reports
- Originates test procedures
- Commissioning of deployed systems
- Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
- Perform Factory and Field Testing
- Maintenance
- Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
- Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
- Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
Qualifications
Field Experience
- Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
- Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
- Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
- Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
- Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software
- Experience in computer networks
- Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
- Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
Requirements
- Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
- Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms:
- Siemens (SIMATIC)
- Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
- Schneider Electric (Modicon)
- Tridium Niagara Framework
- ABB (AC500, AC800M)
- Omron
- KMC Controls
- Johnson Controls Metasys
- Honeywell WEBS
- Johnson Control FX
- Siemens Desigo/Apogee
- Distech Controls
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
- GE Intelligent Platforms
- Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms:
- AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
- Ignition by Inductive Automation
- GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
- Siemens WinCC
- Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
- AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
- Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
- VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
- AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
Preferred Licenses / Certifications
- Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
- Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field
- Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
- Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
Education / Experience
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 0+ years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience
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.
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M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,100 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.
Industry
Engineering professional services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Tysons, VA, US
Year founded
1949