Cost Engineer, Staff

M.C. Dean

Mc Lean, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Audiovisual, Blueprints, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Communications Security (COMSEC), Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Data Collection, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Fire Alarm, High School Diploma, Low Voltage (LV), Manual Dexterity, Nursing, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Proposal Writing
LOCATION
Mc Lean, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

The Level 2 Estimator supports senior estimators in preparing cost estimates for electrical and low voltage projects, including fire alarms, security, communication, paging, audio-visual, and nurse-call systems.
Responsibilities include gathering data, performing take-offs from drawings, analyzing plans and specifications, and preparing bid proposals.
They assist with pricing change orders, conducting site visits, and obtaining subcontractor and vendor quotes.
Familiarity with electrical equipment, blueprints, contract documents, and design tools is essential.
Qualifications include 2+ years with a Bachelor's in Engineering (preferably Electrical), 6+ years with an Associate's, or 8+ years with a high school diploma.
Skills involve reading blueprints, interpreting specifications, and working with software like Accubid and BIM.
Must pass a background check and have strong communication, manual dexterity, and problem-solving abilities.

About the Company

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M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence™. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.

The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems.

M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 4,000 professionals engineers,technicians, and staff who deploy worldwide automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1949
WEBSITE
https://www.mcdean.com/index.htm