Design Engineer 1 - Phoenix, AZ

Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained–enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

We are seeking a Design Engineer 1 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. 

Clearance/Citizen Type: No clearance required.

Work Type: Full-time

What you’ll do: 

As a Design Engineer, you will be a key member in designing, documenting, testing/commissioning, and/or bidding on electronic security installation projects. You should understand how to interpret physical security standards, drawings, bill of materials, request for proposals, and submittal requirements provided by the client. The expectations are to be fully engaged with the different stakeholders on your respective projects, keeping consistent communication and track of deadlines.

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:

•       Responsible for all technical submittals for delivering security projects.
•       Work with a team of engineers, project managers, and field technicians.
•       Support project lifecycle of large scale construction project.
•       Manage multiple project designs concurrently and ensure they meet customer standards.
•       Participate in coordination calls with the engineering team and designated project manager to ensure
  proper communication and delivery.
•       Attend coordination calls with contractors/trade groups to coordinate dependencies with regards to
  security drawings and installation.
•       Track revisions, RFIs, submittals, Bill of Materials throughout project lifecycle.
•       Provide in-person site surveys.
•       Provide in-person support for Pre-Installation Testing and Field Commissioning.

Key Requirements:

•      Must have flexibility to commute to project sites in the Arizona area.
•      Must have 0 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 2 years of engineering design experience with Master of Science degree with some engineering internship experience.

Desired/Preferred:

•      Engineering degree is a plus (B.S. and/or M.S.).
•      Physical security technology and design experience is a plus.
•      Hands-on experience with wiring panels, testing devices, and troubleshooting systems is a plus.
•      Bid experience with design takeoffs, bill of materials, and cost estimates are a plus.
•      PMP certification is a plus.
•      PSP certification is a plus.

 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.
  

All information in this job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature of work to be performed. It is not designed to be all inclusive or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications required of this position.

Abilities:

• Flexibility of different work environments.

o   Remote Office

▪ Exposure to computer screens for an extended period.

▪ Sitting for extended periods of time.

o   On-Site

▪ Wear Safety PPE.

▪ Extensive walking through the interior and/or exterior of the project site.

▪ Lifting 10-15 lb equipment.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity 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.