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Electronics Technician 4 - Portland, OR

M. C. Dean

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Location
Portland, OR
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearance, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 4 for its Security and Electronic Systems business unit. The role installs, maintains, programs, troubleshoots, commissions, and tests electronic security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV. The technician leads complex installation projects and teams, coordinates schedules and labor, documents project activity, and mentors technicians. The position requires extensive electronics installation or maintenance experience and travel of 50%.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electronic Security Systems Installation, nice to havePreventive Maintenance, nice to haveAccess Control Systems, nice to haveIntrusion Detection Systems, nice to haveCCTV Systems, nice to haveSystems Programming, nice to haveTroubleshooting, nice to haveSoftware Commissioning, nice to haveProject Scheduling, nice to haveLabor Forecasting, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveOral Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredMultidisciplinary Collaboration, requiredTime Management, requiredOrganization, requiredMicrosoft Excel, nice to haveMicrosoft Word, nice to haveMicrosoft PowerPoint, nice to haveCCURE, nice to haveLenel, nice to haveIdentiv/Hirsch Velocity, nice to haveBosch Radionics, nice to haveBosch CCTV, nice to haveBosch BVMS, nice to haveAIphone Intercom Systems, nice to haveFFT, nice to haveDIVAR, nice to haveWindows Operating Systems, nice to haveLifting 50 Pounds, requiredClimbing at Heights, requiredEnglish Communication, requiredProblem Recognition, nice to haveApplying General Rules, nice to haveSynthesizing Information, nice to haveClose-Range Vision, requiredActive Listening, required

Qualifications

Valid Driver's License, requiredAcceptable Driving Record, requiredHS Diploma or GED, required720-Hour Military Electronics Training or Accredited Electronics Technician Program or Electrical Apprenticeship, required8+ Years Electronics Installation or Maintenance, required3+ Years Electronic Security Systems Experience, required50% Travel, requiredVendor Certifications in Multiple Security Systems, nice to haveWindows Certifications, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Overview

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 an Electronics Technician 4 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

In this role you will be responsible for installing and maintaining electronic security systems. Performing preventive maintenance requirements. Performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory

  • Leading teams on Large complex installation projects with limited supervision.

  • Leading and documenting daily toolbox talks, ORMs and Safety Audits.

  • Installing and Maintain equipment at both the local and global level per design packages.

  • Programming and Installation of head end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems.

  • Troubleshooting and isolating both systems and/or hardware at both a local and global level.

  • Lead the on-site software commissioning and testing.

  • Lead inspections, evaluations, and inventory Performing Take off project drawings Create,

  • Document and Track RFIs.

  • Design assist and feedback

  • Documenting daily reports and project progress.

  • Communicating project and team member issues/concerns to management

  • Create and manage Project schedule Integration of IDS, ACS and CCTV systems

  • Forecast and Manage Project Labor Hours Communicate effectively with Supervisors and Subordinates

  • Guide and Mentor Technicians

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type : Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain a Public Trust required.

Key Requirements:

  • Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.

  • Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy

Education:

  • HS diploma or GED

  • Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours) or

  • Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or

  • Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program

  • An additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities

Required Progressive Experience:

  • 8+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs

  • 3 years of the above experience must be focused in electronic security systems

  • Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.

  • Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

  • Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.

  • Must be able to travel 50%.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications:

  • Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems & certifications and experience in installation of said systems.

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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 874 open Electronics Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$60–97K/yr131 salary ranges
  • US median$23–46/hr469 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Electronics Technician jobs in Oregon and 874 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Electronics Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 670 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 487 of the 874 open Electronics Technician jobs (56%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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