Electronics Technician 4 - Norfolk, VA

About the role

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for 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.

We are seeking an Electronics Technician 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Strategic Business Unit. You will work on designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services—including 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.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic security systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance requirements.
• Conduct inspections, evaluations, and inventory.
• Lead teams on large, complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Lead and document daily toolbox talks, ORMs, and safety audits.
• Install and maintain equipment at both local and global levels per design packages.
• Program and install head‑end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshoot and isolate systems and hardware at local and global levels.
• Lead on‑site software commissioning and testing.
• Perform take‑off project drawings.
• Create, document, and track RFIs.
• Provide design assistance and feedback.
• Document daily reports and project progress.
• Communicate project and team‑member issues/concerns to management.
• Create and manage project schedules.
• Integrate IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems.
• Forecast and manage project labor hours.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and subordinates.
• Guide and mentor technicians.

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.
• 8+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance experience on multiple systems and customer programs.
• At least 3 years of that experience focused on electronic security systems.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills (a plus).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; may require intermittent use of a company vehicle.

Desired / Advantageous 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, and related certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lb on a regular basis.
• Ability to relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at heights up to 60 ft; climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely.
• Good vision (corrected acceptable), ability to see in color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder while carrying tools within weight limits.
• Recognize potential problems, apply general rules, combine information, see details at close range, and understand spoken information.

Benefits

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

Pay

USD $36.00 – $60.00 per hour.