--- title: Control Engineer 6 at M.C. Dean in Tysons, VA description: M.C. Dean is hiring for the Control Engineer 6 role in Tysons, VA. Pays $83–$103.75 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/control-engineer-6-at-mc-dean-01a13c05-e711-7693-958f-703aaf0bb977 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join M.C. Dean as Control Engineer 6 in Tysons, VA. Pays $83–$103.75 per hour. Part-time role. Requires 9+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ldsn4y.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** | Tysons, VA | | **Salary** | $83/hr - $103.75/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · 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 $102,000 – $140,000 a year (median $117,000). ## 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 recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. **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. This is a part-time role. Responsibilities - **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 / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications) + Preparation of Specifications + Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs + Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing and Internal/External Comment Resolution * Programming + Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications + Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems with one or more of the following protocols: DNP3, Modbus, SEL Fast Messaging, or Mirrored Bits communications * 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** * Estimates + Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required + Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects + Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation. + Evaluation and pricing of change orders * Personnel Management + Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers + Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff Qualifications **Experience** 1. Master's degree in engineering with 9+ years of experience 2. Bachelor's degree in engineering with 12+ years of experience 3. Ability to demonstrate solid working knowledge of engineering principles, accepted design practices in the North American controls environment 4. Writing and presentation skills, use of common office productivity software 5. CAD production capabilities 6. Ability to estimate hardware, engineering, software production, testing for industrial control system projects 7. Prepare and solicit pricing from prospective vendors 8. Evaluate Vendor proposals 9. The ability to read process & instrumentation diagrams. 10. Understanding of industrial control design processes. 11. Understanding of pre-written field test procedures. 12. Ability to develop field test procedures. 13. Experience working with: Microsoft Office, Estimation Software, Oscilloscope, Multi-meter, Various hand tools​ **Desire** 1. Industrial design and evaluation for control systems 2. Control system software for process systems 3. Field installation estimation, crew sizing, planning, and supervision 4. Working relationship with major control system vendors supplying North America 5. Ability and desire to innovate​ **Abilities:** 1. Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. 2. Sitting for extended periods of time. 3. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. 4. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. 5. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 6. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 7. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 8. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. 9. Identify and understand the speech of another person. Pay Range USD $83.00 - USD $103.75 /Hr. ## Skills - Factory Acceptance Testing (Fat) - Proposal Writing - Lathes - Industrial Control Systems - Change Order Management - Inspection - Supervision - Social-Emotional Learning (Sel) - People Management - Modbus - Software Deployment - Industrial Design - Planning - Hand Tools - Cost Estimation - Surveys - Automation - SCADA - Commissioning - Control Systems - Requirements Analysis - Field Testing - Presentation Skills - Electrical Wiring - Manual Dexterity - Simulations - Computer-Aided Design - Microsoft Office - Oscilloscope - Dnp3 Protocol - Maintenance - Narrative Design - Communication - Human-Machine Interface (Hmi) - Writing - Demonstration Skills - Test Fixtures ## Related - [More jobs at M.C. 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