Electronics Technician 3 - Norfolk, VA

Company Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Executes various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations.
• Performs on‑site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems.
• Conducts site surveys, configures hardware and software, tests systems for proper operation, and provides technical support to customers.
• Utilizes and comprehends project safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing adherence to M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
• Analyzes and interprets complete M.C. Dean drawing packages to assess constructability, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Verifies correct charges in timesheets, executing installation and maintenance activities within planned durations.
• Tracks and inventories tools, conducts daily tool inspections, and performs tool inventory at the end of each day.
• Participates in 10‑minute daily ORM meetings, ensuring team compliance with safety requirements.
• Participates in PITCO plan creation and build‑out, executing PITCO plan including testing to verify high quality.
• Installs system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and mounting hardware, ensuring proper grounding and NEC compliance.
• Terminates, tests, and configures electronic devices, network and IT equipment.
• Racks and stacks head‑end equipment, performs cable terminations and accessories per industry standards.
• Communicates consistently with M.C. Dean project teams, exhibiting dedication, punctuality, and preparedness.
• Acts as a collaborative teammate, providing and absorbing constructive feedback with internal and external customers.
• Plans and prioritizes tasks effectively, embodying M.C. Dean vision, mission, and values.
• Surveys and documents existing field conditions, providing feedback and recommendations to the project team.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Military electronics training (minimum 720 classroom hours) **or** graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program **or** graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
• 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
• At least 3 years of that experience focused on electronic security systems.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills (a plus).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; may require use of a company vehicle.

Desired Qualifications

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems.
• Experience with CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems, Airphone, FFT, DIVAR.
• Windows operating systems & certifications and experience installing those systems.

Benefits

• Collaborative team inspired by engineering and innovation.
• Opportunity to lead and build a business with support of a 75‑year‑old industry‑leading firm.
• Professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Military reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
• Perform walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead routinely.
• Good vision (corrected if needed), color vision, and hearing; ability to communicate in English.
• Use a standard ladder while carrying tools within weight limits.

Pay

USD $32.00 – USD $46.00 per hour.