Utility Engineer

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Overseas assignments

Job summary

Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC, seeks a Utility Engineer to manage industrial utility systems across agency data centers worldwide. You will plan, review, and document installations, and maintain HVAC, power distribution, diesel generators, UPS, ATS, and plumbing infrastructure.

The role requires broad skills across multiple trades, with international travel up to 50% and opportunities for overseas assignments, plus travel-related benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited university or vocational/trade school.
• Three (3) years relevant experience in Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Diesel, or Diesel Power Generator Technology.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee industrial utility systems and infrastructure at Agency data centers worldwide.
• Plan, review, execute, and document installation of utility systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Repair, upgrade, modify, configure, and maintain existing utility systems for availability.
• Broadly develop skills across HVAC, electrical, diesel, and related disciplines; travel up to 50%.
• Support opportunities to live and work overseas and benefits/allowances for travel.

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Utility Engineers oversee industrial utility systems and infrastructure deployed at Agency data centers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

Minimum Education 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: Applied Science for Electrical Technology HVAC Electrical/Electrician Trades Plumbing Diesel or Diesel Power Generator Technology 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) At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Desired Education Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM discipline

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75332 – $133142/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.