Design Engineer 3 - Charleston, SC at MC Dean

Charleston, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electronic security systems, Access control systems, Video management systems, Perimeter intrusion detection, Windows server administration, Active directory, Group policy, Data center networking, Hyperconverged storage, Cybersecurity, DISA STIG, PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, Project management

Industry

Design Services

Description

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 9,000 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. We are seeking a Design Engineer 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets. Responsibilities Define and determine design projects scope of work based on customers’ needs providing high quality design solutions and incorporating new models to augment design standards Review Request for Proposals (RFP) documentation, Statement of Work, and Client Specifications provided for new project bids. Develop Bill of Materials (BOM) and Cost Estimates for new project bids. Develop procedures to validate system configuration, test plans, deployment/commissioning plans and administration procedures. Developing and improving design standards. Provide Quality Control review of shop drawing packages before they are submitted to the client. Leading complex projects, mentoring and overseeing projects execution through design excellence processes, ensuring high delivery quality Design, sustain, and provide technical support for deployed security systems. Partner with engineering leadership to identify skill gaps and prioritize training initiatives. Collaborate with installation, deployment, and Project Management teams to ensure standards are maintained, provide recommendations and guidance on solution deployments, and assist in resolving issues at a high level. Collaborate with other engineering teams on new technology developments or changes in customers’ environments that may require new solutions. Assist at construction sites with coordination of installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning the security systems. Working knowledge and/or certification with electronic security systems and applications like CCURE (Software House), Genetec, Lenel, Milestone, HID, Axis, and/or others. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge and understanding of how these systems operate and be familiar with flaws and improvements. Help identify, as needed, new technologies and/or changes in customer environments that may require new solutions and present them to the senior engineering management to be developed Qualifications Education/Experience: Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, or a Related Engineering Discipline or Information Technology degree. Master’s Degree and 3+ Years of experience preferred or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 5+ Years of experience required Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services: Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000 or Lenel OnGuard. Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect or Genetec. Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar and Southwest Microwave. Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, Gatekeeper, HID, CertiPath, or D3. Hypervisors such as everRun, VMware ESXi and vSphere. Microsoft Windows Server 2016-2025 Deployment and Administration. Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration. Microsoft Windows Server Features such as: DNS, DFS, DHCP and KMS Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy. Data center networking fundamentals (experience with software defined data center networks a plus. Hyperconverged storage fundamentals. Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all organizational Cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements. Experience performing security scans, performing system updates, and applying security configurations, e.g., DISA STIG/SRGs to system hardware and software. Experience with Data Center Automation and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc. Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership. Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives. Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server. Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software-defined network environment. Experience with Enterprise Deployment Solutions such as SCCM/MECM, Manage Engine, PDQ, etc. Vendor certifications for any of the previously mentioned platforms and services. 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. Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management. 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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Responsibilities

The Design Engineer 3 will define project scopes, develop cost estimates, and lead the design and integration of complex electronic security systems. They will also provide quality control for shop drawings and collaborate with installation and project management teams to ensure high-quality delivery.