--- title: Commissioning Engineer Principal at M.C. Dean description: M.C. Dean is hiring for the Commissioning Engineer Principal role in Caroline��, VA. Full-time, on-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/commissioning-engineer-principal-at-mc-dean-01a12602-1aef-7c4b-8193-1e55c8406dd5 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join M.C. Dean as Commissioning Engineer Principal in Caroline��, VA. Pays $112.6K–$140.7K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/vrcbcg.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [M.C. Dean](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mc-dean?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Caroline��, VA | | **Salary** | $125.1K/yr - $156.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** M.C. Dean sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 51 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for M.C. Dean. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $92,000 – $156,000 a year (median $120,000). ## Description Overview **About Modular Mission Critical** ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology. **Why Join Us?** Our people are passionate about 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 for employees to build long-term careers. The **Commissioning Engineer Principal** works on unusually complex problems and provides solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious. Applies advanced principles, theories and concepts. Helps to contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Is a recognized authority in the field Responsibilities **Position Summary:** - * Originates electrical commissioning, inspection and testing deliverables and documents, including schedule * Prepares technical reports related to specific design issues * Uses available commissioning tools for efficient execution of project deliverables * Participates in technical meeting with customer and engineering functional staff * Assists in constructability reviews * Small project field assignment * Executes Electrical Commissioning inspection / testing activities on site * Works with electronic relays and other system components (SCADA, PLC) via manufacturer specific computer software * Understands electrical power system commissioning, inspection and testing requirements * Understand commissioning terminology * Basic understanding of industry codes and standards * Understand basic cost and schedule considerations * Familiar with the application of electrical equipment * Credible automation knowledge * Familiar with the electrical engineering web site and how to find department guides and standards * Basic understanding of how CADD tools are to be used * Basic understanding of low and medium voltage power systems Qualifications **Requirements / Education:** - 7+ years of experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree. - 5+ years of experience with a Master of Science degree in Engineering. **Tools / Skills:** - MS Office Suite of products - MS Windows - SharePoint - AutoCAD - Adobe Acrobat - Infralink - Revit - Basic Primavera (P6) - 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. **Desired Qualifications:** - Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) - Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) - Six Sigma Yellow Belt - National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) or equivalent **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. **We offer an excellent benefits package including:** - A competitive salary - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance - Paid time off - Tuition reimbursement - 401k Retirement Plan - Military Reserve pay offset - Paid maternity leave Pay Range USD $125,120.00 - USD $156,400.00 /Yr. ## Skills - Adobe Acrobat - Inspection - Electrical Equipment Maintenance - PLC Programming - Environmental Design - Microsoft Excel - Automation - Medium Voltage - SCADA - Technical Writing - Electrical Commissioning - Commissioning - Power Systems Engineering - NICET Certification - Microsoft Word - Primavera - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Autodesk Revit - Time Management - Presentation Skills - AutoCAD - Engineer In Training - Manual Dexterity - Computer-Aided Design - Microsoft Office - Relays - Leadership - Microsoft PowerPoint - Organizational Skills - Electrical Engineering - Writing - Demonstration Skills - Microsoft SharePoint ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [More jobs at M.C. 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