Engineering Leader 2 -Energy & Utility

Job Description

Job 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 7,000 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. ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership and Project Execution Lead the engineering definition, design integration, and technical execution of power generation and utility infrastructure scope across complex projects and pursuits. Support development of integrated power solutions for behind-the-meter and grid-connected applications serving mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, and other large-load environments. Serve as a lead technical point of coordination across electrical, mechanical, controls, civil, utility, construction, commissioning, procurement, and client stakeholders. Provide engineering leadership through all phases of project delivery, including conceptual design, proposal support, detailed engineering, procurement support, construction support, startup, and turnover. Support scope definition, design basis development, equipment selection, technical narratives, risk identification, cost input, and schedule input during pursuits and early-stage project development. Help align engineering deliverables with project objectives related to reliability, operability, constructability, maintainability, quality, safety, and commercial execution. Elevate technical consistency by identifying lessons learned, improving engineering workflows, and supporting the development of repeatable practices across the Power & Utilities portfolio.Electrical Power Systems Design Originate, develop, and execute electrical designs with limited supervision from senior engineering leadership. Design and integrate medium-voltage and high-voltage substations, local transmission systems, medium-voltage distribution systems, and low-voltage distribution systems. Develop protection and control schemes, electrical layouts, one-line diagrams, grounding systems, cable routing, duct banks, equipment layouts, and installation details. Support design of emergency power, black start power, UPS systems, backup generation, and resilient distribution systems for mission-critical applications. Coordinate electrical device locations and system interfaces with mechanical, plumbing, controls, civil, architectural, and other project disciplines. Develop lighting layouts and perform lighting calculations as required. Prepare project specifications for electrical equipment, power systems, installation methods, and commissioning requirements.Power Plant Design and System Integration Lead or support engineering for gas-fired generation and related utility infrastructure, including reciprocating engine systems, combustion turbine systems, simple cycle plants, combined cycle facilities, cogeneration systems, and hybrid energy configurations as required by project scope. Support plant electrical integration, auxiliary system coordination, controls interfaces, equipment arrangement, and overall system architecture for reliable project execution. Review and contribute to core engineering deliverables, including one-line diagrams, electrical studies, design calculations, equipment specifications, layouts, PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives, and commissioning documentation. Interface effectively with OEMs, major equipment suppliers, utilities, ISO/RTO stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal project teams to resolve design issues and maintain execution momentum. Support technical coordination across generation, substation, utility interconnection, fuel systems, controls, storage integration, and balance-of-plant interfaces. Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover, including issue resolution and technical decision-making in schedule-driven environments.Power System Analysis and Technical Studies Perform and review power system studies and technical analyses as required by project scope, including short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, cable, grounding, duct bank, transient, stability, and related system studies. Support utility and ISO/RTO interconnection activities, including applications, technical submittals, study support, compliance documentation, and responses to stakeholder comments. Contribute to technical risk assessments, constructability reviews, quality reviews, and other engineering evaluation processes used to improve project outcomes. Support comparative analysis of technical alternatives, lifecycle considerations, and solution tradeoffs to help guide engineering recommendations and client decision-making. Assist with performance evaluation and optimization of integrated power systems, including considerations related to output, availability, resilience, maintainability, efficiency, and operational flexibility.Controls, Commissioning, and Startup Support Support the design and integration of plant and system controls, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, generator controls, synchronization, load sharing, and remote monitoring interfaces as applicable. Contribute to commissioning planning and execution, including functional testing, protection system validation, controls verification, synchronization testing, startup support, and performance validation. Develop, review, or support commissioning procedures, scripts, test documentation, turnover packages, and system validation plans. Provide troubleshooting and technical support during construction, commissioning, startup, and early operations to help resolve field issues and improve system performance. Support handover to operations and maintenance teams through coordinated turnover documentation, as-built support, training input, and closeout activities.Utility, Fuel, and Energy Infrastructure Coordination Coordinate with electric utilities, transmission providers, ISO/RTO entities, and other relevant stakeholders to support interconnection, energization, testing, and commercial operation requirements. Coordinate with fuel gas, mechanical, and utility infrastructure teams on gas supply, metering, pressure regulation, fuel reliability, and related balance-of-plant interfaces. Support evaluation and integration of adjacent technologies where relevant to customer needs, including battery energy storage, hybrid configurations, demand response, hydrogen-ready generation strategies, and other future-facing energy solutions. Ensure engineering work is performed in accordance with applicable codes, standards, utility requirements, customer requirements, and project-specific technical criteria. Coordinate with electric utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory stakeholders to support grid interconnection, compliance, energization, and commercial operation requirements. Coordinate with mechanical, utility, and fuel infrastructure teams on natural gas systems, including pipeline interconnections, metering, pressure regulation, and fuel reliability strategies. Support evaluation of hybrid energy strategies, including integration with battery energy storage, demand response, grid services, hydrogen-ready generation, carbon reduction strategies, and future-ready energy technologies. Ensure designs comply with applicable IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, ANSI, utility, client, and project-specific standards.Design Tools, Documentation, and Quality Develop and document design work using Revit, AutoCAD, and other 2D/3D design platforms. Prepare, review, and maintain drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, design narratives, equipment schedules, and engineering documentation. Use engineering analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, AGI32, PSS/E, PSCAD, Thermoflow/GT PRO, Aspen, or similar platforms as required by project scope. Perform quality control checks of personal work product and work product prepared by others. Review project equipment submittals, respond to Requests for Information, and provide technical support to construction and operations management. Coordinate engineering deliverables with project schedules, procurement timelines, construction sequencing, and commissioning milestones.Team Leadership and Mentorship Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers through assignment planning, technical guidance, review, and coaching. Coordinate and review work performed by other engineering team members within assigned scope. Support the development of engineering standards, design references, templates, and best practices that improve consistency and scalability across the organization. Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced engineering and construction environment. Contribute technical insight to business growth by supporting proposal strategy, client engagement, solution development, and the evolution of M.C. Dean’s power and utility capabilities. Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related engineering or related discipline from an accredited program. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in engineering design and delivery for power generation, utility infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, industrial power systems, or building power systems. Experience leading or supporting the design and integration of energy, utility, power generation, substation, or electrical distribution systems. Strong technical knowledge of electrical power systems, including medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution, substations, protection and controls, grounding, emergency power, and backup generation. Working knowledge of natural gas-fired generation systems, including reciprocating engines, combustion turbines, simple cycle, combined cycle, cogeneration, or distributed generation applications. Familiarity with utility interconnection, grid-connected systems, electrical studies, utility standards, and regulatory requirements. Experience preparing and reviewing design documentation, specifications, calculations, equipment selections, and construction support deliverables. Proficiency with Revit and Microsoft Office. Ability to lead technical tasks, coordinate across disciplines, and support multiple concurrent priorities. Ability to communicate technical information clearly to project teams, clients, construction teams, vendors, and senior leadership. Ability to travel to project sites as required, including extended site engagement when project needs dictate. Valid driver’s license and ability to access project sites. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business, Construction Management, or a related field. EIT certification or progress toward Professional Engineer licensure. Professional Engineer license. 8+ years of experience in power generation, utility infrastructure, mission-critical power, industrial energy systems, or related sectors. Experience with gas turbine power plant design, combined cycle integration, substations, transmission interconnection, and balance-of-plant systems. Experience with major generation technologies, including aero-derivative and heavy-duty turbine applications. Experience with engineering and analysis software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, AGI32, PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, Thermoflow/GT PRO, or similar platforms. Experience with plant controls, PLC/DCS systems, SCADA, generator controls, synchronization, and load-sharing strategies. Experience supporting commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and performance improvement for operating assets. Knowledge of decarbonization and emerging energy technologies, including hydrogen blending, carbon capture, hybrid systems, battery energy storage, and demand response. Strong commercial awareness and ability to support business development, proposal strategy, and client engagement. Knowledge of international project execution and standards. Leadership Expectations Demonstrates senior technical judgment, ownership, and accountability for engineering outcomes within assigned scope. Leads through influence across multidisciplinary teams and aligns technical decisions with project priorities and client objectives. Builds credibility with clients, project leadership, vendors, and internal stakeholders through clear communication and sound engineering rationale. Operates effectively in a schedule-driven environment while maintaining a high standard for safety, quality, reliability, and constructability. Develops people, strengthens engineering discipline, and contributes to the long-term capability of the organization. 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. Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC/design-build environment. 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