Utility Engineer
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Salary$75k – $133k
LocationWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedJun 1, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds when supporting installations or special requirements
Ability to climb ladders, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods of time
Dynamic and flexible professional approach
Strong desire to learn
Accountability for actions
Ability to work independently or as a member of a professional team
Associate's degree from an accredited university or vocational/trade school plus three years relevant experience in one of the fields or related studies
Minimum of five years of relevant trades experience (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Diesel, or Diesel Power Generator Technology)
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Journeyman license or equivalent certification in at least one trade (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Diesel or Diesel Power Generator Technology)
OSHA certification
Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM discipline
U.S. citizenship
Background investigation
Skills
HVAC
three-phase power
emergency power generators (diesel)
automatic transfer switches (ATS)
transformers
uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
automatic voltage regulators (AVR)
plumbing systems
Summary
Utility Engineers oversee industrial utility systems and infrastructure deployed at Agency data centers worldwide.
Duties
As a Utility Engineer, you will have full-scope responsibility for a variety of industrial utility systems and infrastructure deployed at Agency data centers worldwide. These systems include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), three-phase power (120/208/220/380/460) distribution grids, emergency power generators (diesel), automatic transfer switches (ATS), transformers, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), automatic voltage regulators (AVR), and plumbing systems.
Participating in the full project life cycle, you will plan, review, execute, and document the installation of utility systems and supporting infrastructure on both large and small scales. You will also repair, upgrade, modify, configure, and maintain existing utility systems to ensure the highest levels of availability and reliability. Utility Engineers are required to broaden their skills across multiple disciplines (HVAC, electrical, emergency power generators, and diesel technology) and to remain proficient in their principal trade/field.
The capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential. Utility Engineers typically work overseas in a temporary travel status up to 50% of the time. Some assignments may be in difficult, harsh, and challenging environments. Opportunities to live and work overseas are also available, and most Utility Engineers live abroad at some point in their careers. Utility Engineers receive benefits and allowances for travel that positively impact their overall compensation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to lift up to 75 pounds when supporting installations or special requirements
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Ability to climb ladders, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods of time
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Dynamic and flexible professional approach
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Strong desire to learn
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Accountability for actions
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Ability to work independently or as a member of a professional team
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Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
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Journeyman license or equivalent certification in at least one trade (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Diesel or Diesel Power Generator Technology)
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OSHA certification
Education
Minimum Education
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Associate’s degree from an accredited university or vocational/trade school plus three (3) years relevant experience in one of the following fields or related studies:
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Applied Science for Electrical Technology
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HVAC
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Electrical/Electrician Trades
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Plumbing
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Diesel or Diesel Power Generator Technology
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Or, equivalent civilian or military work experience with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant trades experience (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Diesel, or Diesel Power Generator Technology)
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At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Desired Education
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Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a STEM discipline
How you will be evaluated
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Required documents
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How to apply
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