--- title: Engineer 6 at M.C. Dean in Tysons, VA description: M.C. Dean is hiring for the Engineer 6 role in Tysons, VA. Pays $172K–$235K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/engineer-6-at-mc-dean-01a13247-929f-7513-8fe1-40090e732ad5 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join M.C. Dean as Engineer 6 in Tysons, VA. Pays $172K–$235K per year. Full-time role. Requires 9+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/oh1pxj.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** | $172K/yr - $235K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 12, 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 $85,000 – $108,000 a year (median $102,000). ## 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 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 **Engineer 6** 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 - Development of Engineering Installation Design Packages including the creation of Block Diagrams, Riser Diagrams, Mounting and Wiring Details in AutoCAD - Create Project and Device schedules with the Engineering Installation Design Packages - Create Cable, Device, and Performance Verification Test Plans - Assist in the Bids and Proposals process to capture new work - Participate in site surveys during all phases of projects. - Participate in Pre-Installation Testing and Checkout (PITCO) processes including System programming, integration testing, and equipment build outs. - Assist various calculations; including but not limited to power, heat, voltage drop, conduit sizing and bandwidth. - Assist with development of sequence of operations, compliance matrices and other project support documentation. - Developing a basic understanding of related industry documentation such as NEC, NFPA, UL Code (294, 1076, and 2050), ICD 705, NISPOM. - Participate in new product evaluations and recommendations. - Contributing to engineering by suggesting improvement and researching questions. Qualifications **Clearance/Citizen Type:** Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; **Ability to obtain a Public Trust** **Education/Experience:** - Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (BS) such as Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering or related discipline - 12+ years of experience in engineering, with preferred experience in design build with a Bachelor's or 9+ years of experience with a Master's Degree - Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment - Ability to effectively communicate with various customers, vendors and peers - Experience leading large scale Designs - Ability to effectively work with AutoCAD **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. **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 **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. Pay Range USD $172,000.00 - USD $235,000.00 /Yr. ## Skills - Proposal Writing - NFPA Codes Compliance - Block Diagram - Investigation - Systems Engineering - Design-Build - Site Survey - Integration Testing - AutoCAD - Electrical Wiring - NISPOM - Manual Dexterity - Test Planning - Conduit Installation - Build-Outs - National Electrical Code (Nec) - System Programming - Electrical Engineering - Electricity Principles - Writing - ICD 705 (Intelligence Community Directive 705) - Public Trust Clearance ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Leadership Development - 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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