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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 Deputy Engineering Leader 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
An ideal candidate will have managed the technical aspects of the engineering, procurement, and construction for the delivery of electrical systems for mission critical facilities. They provide engineering leadership for the functional, physical, commissioning and project engineering disciplines, as well as being responsible for client ownership, engineering finances and engineering meetings.
The Deputy Engineering Leader is responsible for supporting the projects range from $50,000 to an excess of $20+ million, with square footage of 500,000 to 800,000, and 30-400 people depending on a project’s stage. This is a technical leadership role rather than management of personnel. A deputy engineering leader will be involved with Security systems. Ideally, they are experts in industrialized construction processes.
- Leading complex technical discussions, projects, and/or programs.
- Validating world class technical solutions on projects.
- Ensuring engineering best practices are followed across multiple engineering and solution disciplines.
- Managing technical risk on a project.
- Providing oversight, direction, and technical expertise to engineering teams on a project.
- Leading an engineering discipline to develop new and upcoming engineers and technical experts.
- Preparing client-specific solutions.
- Driving the development and maintenance of project artifacts that are required to ensure success for a project.
- Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
- Reviewing technical project details with project leadership.
- Managing the integration of data from multiple company systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solution.
- Ensuring safety regulations are adhered to and issues identified and resolved.
- Maintaining a positive, assertive relationship with project engineers to achieve project milestones and overall project success.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 5+ years recent experience in the construction industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 3+ years recent experience in the construction industry with a Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Detailed, motivated, self-starter; must be able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
- Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services:
- Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000, Lenel OnGuard, Honeywell Prowatch, AMAG.
- Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Lenel Video management.
- Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar, Southwest Microwave, SightLogix.
- Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, HID, WIDS.
- Familiarity with design/administration tools such as REVIT, Bluebeam, Autocad, ACC, Procore.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 11 and general networking.
- Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
- Familiarity with Cyber security requirements.
- Familiarity with inside plant and outside plant telecom requirements.
- Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
- Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
- Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Design: background in design and engineering of mission critical facilities. Skill in calculations for electrical construction.
- Build: interest in the manufacture of modular builds for electrical construction.
- Delivery: serving as onsite liaison, overseeing installation, testing, & commission of electrical construction.
- PE License: willingness to obtain Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
- Software: Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, MS Office, ETAP/SKM, AGI32, etc. highly preferred.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 Deputy Engineering Leader 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
An ideal candidate will have managed the technical aspects of the engineering, procurement, and construction for the delivery of electrical systems for mission critical facilities. They provide engineering leadership for the functional, physical, commissioning and project engineering disciplines, as well as being responsible for client ownership, engineering finances and engineering meetings.
The Deputy Engineering Leader is responsible for supporting the projects range from $50,000 to an excess of $20+ million, with square footage of 500,000 to 800,000, and 30-400 people depending on a project’s stage. This is a technical leadership role rather than management of personnel. A deputy engineering leader will be involved with Security systems. Ideally, they are experts in industrialized construction processes.
- Leading complex technical discussions, projects, and/or programs.
- Validating world class technical solutions on projects.
- Ensuring engineering best practices are followed across multiple engineering and solution disciplines.
- Managing technical risk on a project.
- Providing oversight, direction, and technical expertise to engineering teams on a project.
- Leading an engineering discipline to develop new and upcoming engineers and technical experts.
- Preparing client-specific solutions.
- Driving the development and maintenance of project artifacts that are required to ensure success for a project.
- Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
- Reviewing technical project details with project leadership.
- Managing the integration of data from multiple company systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solution.
- Ensuring safety regulations are adhered to and issues identified and resolved.
- Maintaining a positive, assertive relationship with project engineers to achieve project milestones and overall project success.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 5+ years recent experience in the construction industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 3+ years recent experience in the construction industry with a Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Detailed, motivated, self-starter; must be able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
- Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services:
- Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000, Lenel OnGuard, Honeywell Prowatch, AMAG.
- Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Lenel Video management.
- Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar, Southwest Microwave, SightLogix.
- Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, HID, WIDS.
- Familiarity with design/administration tools such as REVIT, Bluebeam, Autocad, ACC, Procore.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 11 and general networking.
- Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
- Familiarity with Cyber security requirements.
- Familiarity with inside plant and outside plant telecom requirements.
- Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
- Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
- Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Design: background in design and engineering of mission critical facilities. Skill in calculations for electrical construction.
- Build: interest in the manufacture of modular builds for electrical construction.
- Delivery: serving as onsite liaison, overseeing installation, testing, & commission of electrical construction.
- PE License: willingness to obtain Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
- Software: Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, MS Office, ETAP/SKM, AGI32, etc. highly preferred.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Engineering Leader
Document your technical leadership scope early
PERM job descriptions must reflect your actual duties. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and project records that show you manage engineering teams, own technical decisions, and drive delivery outcomes before your employer files.
Target employers with established PERM infrastructure
Look for companies that have sponsored engineering roles through PERM before. Employers with in-house immigration counsel and dedicated HR processes move faster and make fewer filing errors than those sponsoring for the first time.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 requirements
Engineering Leader positions typically require an advanced degree or its equivalent. Cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for your specific engineering discipline to confirm the degree requirement aligns with USCIS advanced-degree standards before negotiating your offer.
Search for green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter Engineering Leader roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces PERM-filing employers so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this visa category.
Confirm your prevailing wage tier before PERM is filed
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your engineering leadership role before the labor condition is submitted.
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Does an Engineering Leader role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Engineering Leader positions typically qualify for EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, and EB-3 if a bachelor's degree is the stated minimum. The classification depends on the job description your employer files with DOL, not your personal credentials. USCIS evaluates whether the position itself requires an advanced degree, so your employer's PERM job description must accurately reflect the role's actual educational requirements.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Engineering Leader?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process is longer, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but it removes the lottery risk entirely and lets you build a stable long-term career in the U.S. without recurring renewal cycles.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to show no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. This includes job postings, interviews, and documented rejection reasons for any U.S. applicants. The process is managed through DOL's PERM system and must be completed before your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Errors in the recruitment record are a leading cause of PERM audits and delays.
How can I find Engineering Leader jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Engineering Leader roles specifically filtered by employers with PERM and green card sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that only offer H-1B support, letting you focus on employers who have already committed to sponsoring permanent residency for engineering leadership positions.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Changing employers after PERM is filed but before the I-140 is approved restarts the entire green card process. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar role with a new employer without losing your place in line. For Engineering Leader roles, same-or-similar is typically interpreted broadly across engineering disciplines, but USCIS retains discretion.
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