Engineering Technician (Utility Instrumentation)

US Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Architect of the Capitol seeks a skilled technician to support intelligent utility distribution and monitoring. The incumbent will ensure accurate flow measurement, reliable system performance, and proper data collection, integrating with facility monitoring systems to aid operations and energy management.

This role requires specialized experience with flow technologies, SCADA, and utility systems, with robust capabilities in interpreting technical drawings and diagnosing equipment issues.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in flow measurement technologies, instrumentation systems, and utility distribution infrastructure.
• Experience with installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of flow meters and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of steam, condensate, chilled water, domestic water, and related utility systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, data acquisition, communications protocols, and monitoring systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, piping diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Ability to analyze technical data and recommend corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate flow measurement and reliable system performance.
• Support data collection and integration with facility monitoring systems.
• Assist with operations, maintenance planning, energy management, and utility accounting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to qualification standards.

Skills

Flow measurement

Instrumentation

SCADA

Data interpretation

Engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Tools

Flow meters

Data acquisition systems

Job description

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Assistant Director, Utility Services Division, Utility Distribution Branch.

The incumbent ensures accurate flow measurement, reliable system performance, proper data collection, and integration with facility monitoring systems to support operations, maintenance planning, energy management, utility accounting, and regulatory compliance.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM Qualifications Standards.

Specialized experience:

GS-10

Candidates for the GS-10 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.

• Demonstrated knowledge of flow measurement technologies, instrumentation systems, and utility distribution infrastructure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of flow meters and associated instrumentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of steam, condensate, chilled water, domestic water, and related utility systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA systems, data acquisition systems, communications protocols, and computerized monitoring systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, piping diagrams, instrumentation diagrams, technical specifications, and manufacturer manuals.
• Ability to analyze technical data, identify equipment deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

GS-11

Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-10 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as having the following experience. GS-12 must demonstrate 5 out of 6 skillsets.

• Demonstrated knowledge of flow measurement technologies, instrumentation systems, and utility distribution infrastructure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of flow meters and associated instrumentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of steam, condensate, chilled water, domestic water, and related utility systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA systems, data acquisition systems, communications protocols, and computerized monitoring systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, piping diagrams, instrumentation diagrams, technical specifications, and manufacturer manuals.
• Ability to analyze technical data, identify equipment deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

GS-12

Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience (4 of 6 skillsets)

• Demonstrated knowledge of flow measurement technologies, instrumentation systems, and utility distribution infrastructure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of flow meters and associated instrumentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of steam, condensate, chilled water, domestic water, and related utility systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA systems, data acquisition systems, communications protocols, and computerized monitoring systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, piping diagrams, instrumentation diagrams, technical specifications, and manufacturer manuals.
• Ability to analyze technical data, identify equipment deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

Specialized experience (5 of 6 skillsets)

• Demonstrated knowledge of flow measurement technologies, instrumentation systems, and utility distribution infrastructure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of flow meters and associated instrumentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of steam, condensate, chilled water, domestic water, and related utility systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA systems, data acquisition systems, communications protocols, and computerized monitoring systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, piping diagrams, instrumentation diagrams, technical specifications, and manufacturer manuals.
• Ability to analyze technical data, identify equipment deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

Specialized experience (6 of 6 skillsets)

• Demonstrated knowledge of flow measurement technologies, instrumentation systems, and utility distribution infrastructure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of flow meters and associated instrumentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of steam, condensate, chilled water, domestic water, and related utility systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA systems, data acquisition systems, communications protocols, and computerized monitoring systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, piping diagrams, instrumentation diagrams, technical specifications, and manufacturer manuals.
• Ability to analyze technical data, identify equipment deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

A valid D.C. or State motor vehicle operator’s license.