Stationary Operations Engineer 1 - Bethesda, MD

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most missioncritical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With more than 7,000 employees, our expertise spans electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems.

Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through industryleading engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join M.C. Dean?

At M.C. Dean, our people are driven by innovation, problem-solving, and operational excellence. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative, safetyfocused, and forwardthinking culture. We are committed to developing the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, facilities, engineering, and cybersecurity disciplines.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Licensing Requirements:

• DC 3rd Class Steam Engineer / Stationary Engineer License preferred
• VA or MD HVAC Journeyman's License preferred

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of building mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems supporting FOX 5 broadcast operations. This role ensures continuous, reliable operation of missioncritical equipment while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate is handson, detailoriented, and experienced in commercial or industrial facilities operating highreliability HVAC and power systems.

Operations & Maintenance

• Safely operate, monitor, and maintain stationary equipment including:
• Boilers, chillers (500 tons), pumps, heat exchangers
• Air handling units (AHUs), VAV systems, cooling towers
• VFDs, BAS/EMS systems
• Generators, UPS, ATS, fire pumps, and fire alarm interfaces
• Perform routine equipment inspections and operational rounds
• Interpret readings from gauges, meters, charts, and BAS trends
• Adjust controls to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable system operation

Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Respond to service calls by diagnosing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective action
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with sitespecific job plans and company standards
• Support response to gasfired boiler, chiller, AHU, and power system issues

Documentation & CMMS

• Document inspections, maintenance, repairs, and system anomalies
• Complete required work orders and service documentation using the site CMMS system
• Maintain operational logs and records in compliance with company and regulatory standards

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal codes and regulations
• Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements
• Support fire protection, preaction, and emergency systems testing

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with engineering, operations, vendors, and site stakeholders
• Communicate system status, risks, deficiencies, and corrective actions clearly
• Initiate followup actions as required to ensure system reliability and occupant comfort

Emergency Response

• Act as a first responder for equipment failures, alarms, and emergency conditions
• Implement emergency procedures to protect personnel, property, and operations

Professional Development

• Participate in training, certifications, and continuing education related to facilities operations
• Stay current on emerging technologies, best practices, and system upgrades

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6+years of facilities maintenance experience.
• DC 3rd Class Steam Engineer / Stationary Engineer License (preferred)
• VA or MD HVAC Journeyman's License (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with largescale HVAC and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Blueprints, schematics, sequences of operation
  • Technical manuals, specifications, and control logic

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Candidate Expectations

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problemsolving skills
• Working knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical personnel
• Proficient in using BAS/EMS and CMMS platforms

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

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.