Utilities Vulnerability Assessment Engineer

Parsons; United States; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Utilities Vulnerability Assessment Engineer to join our Federal Solutions team, supporting critical Department of War missions. You will assess the vulnerabilities and survivability of utility systems and supporting infrastructure against threats to ensure mission continuity.

The role is hybrid, based near Fort Belvoir, VA, with international travel up to 20%. A BS in engineering and 3+ years in utility domains are required, along with a Top Secret clearance with SCI

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• BS degree in mechanical, electrical, nuclear, marine engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in utility domains: Electrical power systems, Environmental control systems, Life support systems, and Ancillary utility subsystems.
• Valid passport.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.
• Hybrid role local to Fort Belvoir, VA (in-office days may vary).

Responsibilities

• Review and assess utilities supporting the customer’s missions and related facilities using a repeatable assessment methodology.
• Identify all aspects of utility-related vulnerabilities and their potential impact on mission execution.
• Develop and present recommendations to mitigate or eliminate identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical support to operational equipment, mission personnel, and mission operations during the assessment process.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Hybrid work

International travel

Passport required

Education

BS in mechanical, electrical, nuclear, marine engineering, or related discipline

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description: Parsons is seeking a highly talented Utilities Vulnerability Assessment Engineer to join our team supporting critical Department of War missions and infrastructure. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team to ensure mission continuity by evaluating the vulnerabilities and survivability of utilities and supporting infrastructure against a broad spectrum of threats, including accidents, natural disasters, technological failures, information system attacks, terrorism, radio frequency weapons (RFW), sabotage, and weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reviewing and assessing the utilities that support the customer’s missions, as well as the facilities and organizations that rely on them, using a consistent and repeatable assessment methodology.
• Identifying all aspects of utility-related vulnerabilities and their potential impact on mission execution capability.
• Developing and presenting recommendations to mitigate or eliminate identified vulnerabilities.
• Providing technical support to operational equipment, mission personnel, and mission operations throughout the assessment process.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, nuclear, marine engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following utility domains: Electrical power systems: commercial power, backup power generation, power distribution, and uninterruptible power systems. Environmental control systems: refrigerated cooling, heating, humidity control, and waste heat removal. Life support systems: fresh air ventilation, potable water, food support, and sewage. Ancillary utility subsystems: fuel, compressed air, vacuum, filtration, and specialized utilities such as cryogenics (e.g., liquid nitrogen (LN) and liquid oxygen (LOX)).
• Valid passport.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role local to Fort Belvoir, VA; number of in-office days may vary based on mission needs.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Operational experience from the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program, the U.S. Army Prime Power Program, or equivalent industry utilities experience.
• Ability to accept worldwide deployments, including to high-threat permissive areas that may present some risk to personal safety.
• Ability to adhere to CDC-recommended immunizations for worldwide travel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports, white papers, and PowerPoint presentations.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range

$63,600.00 - $111,300.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.