Telecommunications Engineer 1 (South Hill, VA)

Position 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 and headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, we deliver 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.

Telecommunications Engineer 1 provides technical and administrative information to ensure projects comply with engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions while troubleshooting installation issues under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Functional Engineering:
  • Support project leadership by ensuring operational needs are met in design documentation (e.g., interpreting device layouts from Shop Drawings, confirming test requirements in commissioning plans, and identifying required products).
  • Assist field installation teams by clarifying details in Shop Drawings, defining test procedures in commissioning plans, and verifying product data for accurate installation.
  • Communicate effectively with the Functional Engineer and stakeholders to facilitate project progress and resolve technical challenges.
• Physical Engineering:
  • Assist the project leader with risk and change management, tracking subcontractor deliverables, scheduling, and material logistics.
  • Support the superintendent by troubleshooting commissioning issues, tracking manpower, coordinating with 3rd party installations, and managing label orders.
  • Prepare Request for Information queries for customers or designers.
  • Create and update the project installation plan in InfraLink, track installation & commissioning status, and manage trouble tickets.
  • Conduct quality control inspections on telecommunications installations and their related dependencies to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Coordinate commissioning activities including setting up Test IDs, tracking progress, reviewing test results, and submitting warranty data.
  • Produce engineering closeout documentation upon project completion while supporting the commissioning and documentation process.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably from an ABET accredited program) and 0+ years of experience.
• Ability to work on computer screens for extended periods.
• Capability to remain seated for long durations.
• Must be able to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity sufficient for manipulating objects (e.g., using a keyboard).
• Strong verbal communication skills to share ideas clearly.
• Effective reading and comprehension of written instructions.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce logical solutions.
• Good listening skills to understand and interpret spoken information.