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M.C. Dean, Inc. · 3 months ago

Early Planning Engineer - Tysons, VA

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

M.C. Dean, Inc. is a leader in engineering and deploying automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems. They are seeking an Early Planning Engineer who will coordinate project planning processes, ensuring all deliverables are developed and presented within the mandated timeline while contributing technical and analytical expertise.

Information Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead coordination of all required project planning meetings (Cost Engineering Handoff, Design Kick-Off, Scope/Pricing Validation, PKOM, Gate Check, and Key Project Review)

Track and drive completion of deliverables such as scope validation, WBS development, procurement plans (Form 7), manpower and labor projections (Forms 2 & 8), risk registers (Form 5), submittal logs (Form 6), and earned value set-up

Maintain accountability for adherence to the 30-45 day validation and kickoff timeline

As an Engineer: contribute design validation, modularization planning, constructability reviews, and VDC coordination

As a Data Analyst/Scientist: provide cost modeling, productivity benchmarking, earned value reporting (EVMS), Power BI dashboard analysis, and risk modeling

Develop and refine planning tools (P6 schedules, InfraLink®, Bluebeam® validation sessions, cost control reports) to ensure data integrity and traceability

Serve as the integrator across estimating, engineering, project controls, procurement, logistics, safety, and quality teams

Facilitate workshops, resolve conflicts, and ensure deliverables meet standards before executive review

Present key elements of the playbook during the PKOM, defending assumptions and recommendations to SBU executives

Train project team members on the use of playbook tools, forms, and processes (e.g., InfraLink®, Planner action item tracking, cost validation methods)

Mentor junior engineers and analysts on structured planning best practices

Capture lessons learned during Gate Check and KPR meetings to refine future playbook execution

Qualification

Engineering degreeData Analytics degreePrimavera P6Power BICost control systemsEstimating systemsModular designCommunication skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field), or Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field

5+ years of engineering, construction, project controls, or data analytics experience

Familiarity with estimating systems (Accubid), scheduling (Primavera P6), cost control (CMS, EVMS), and data visualization (Power BI)

Strong facilitation and communication skills; ability to lead without direct authority

Ability to analyze and validate data-driven assumptions for cost, schedule, and scope

Proficiency with planning and analytics tools: P6, Excel, Power BI, InfraLink®, Bluebeam®

Strong organizational discipline to manage action items, forms, and deadlines across multiple stakeholders

Operates as both leader and contributor—quarterbacking the playbook process while providing deep technical or analytical value

Confident communicator who can present complex planning data clearly to executives

Constructive challenger of assumptions, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule are validated before execution

Passionate about mentoring and strengthening the planning culture across projects

Preferred

Exposure to structured planning processes, modular design, or commissioning preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Company

M.C. Dean, Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

M.C. Dean, Inc. offers comprehensive technological systems in Washington.

Founded in 1949

Vienna, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://mcdean.com

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