M.C. Dean, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Fire Alarm Field Engineer II
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expM.C. Dean, Inc. is a leader in building intelligence, providing innovative power and technology solutions. The Fire Alarm Field Engineer II is responsible for field-level engineering support of fire alarm systems on complex projects, focusing on troubleshooting, system programming, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and customer requirements.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform advanced troubleshooting of fire alarm systems to identify and resolve hardware, software, wiring, and network issues
Program, configure, and modify fire alarm control panels, networked systems, and interfaces in accordance with approved design documents
Conduct system assessments to evaluate existing fire alarm systems for code compliance, operational performance, and upgrade or retrofit needs
Create detailed test plans and procedures for complex and integrated fire alarm and life safety systems
Support commissioning activities, inspections, acceptance testing, and integrated system testing
Verify system operation against NFPA standards, local codes, AHJ requirements, and approved sequences of operation
Provide subject matter expert (SME) technical support to customers, project teams, and field personnel
Perform system take-offs and prepare bills of material (BOM) to support project execution and change management
Provide on-site technical support during installation, testing, and turnover activities
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, installers, customers, and AHJs to resolve system issues and deficiencies
Review drawings, submittals, and technical documentation to support accurate field implementation
Assist with RFIs, field change documentation, test reports, and project closeout deliverables
Participate in on-call rotation to support troubleshooting and emergency response as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Fire Protection, or related field
2+ years of hands-on experience with fire alarm system installation, programming, testing, and troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of NFPA 72 and applicable building and fire codes
Experience programming and troubleshooting major fire alarm platforms (e.g., Siemens, Simplex, Notifier, Edwards, Bosch, or equivalent)
Ability to read and interpret fire alarm drawings, one-lines, sequences of operation, and test procedures
Strong communication, customer-facing, and documentation skills
This position has been identified as requiring an additional client background check
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance required
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis
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
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
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
Preferred
NICET Level II or III in Fire Alarm Systems
Experience with networked, campus-wide, or integrated life safety systems
Experience developing test plans and supporting integrated commissioning
Experience supporting mission-critical, industrial, or high-reliability facilities
Company
M.C. Dean, Inc.
M.C. Dean, Inc. offers comprehensive technological systems in Washington.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Dean
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Frazier
Marcomm Business Partner
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