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Utility Engineer

Central Intelligence Agency

Washington, DCFull-time$75–133K/yrPosted 2mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–133K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceAssociate's degree

Job overview

Central Intelligence Agency is hiring an Utility Engineer. The Utility Engineer oversees industrial utility systems and infrastructure at Agency data centers globally. This role involves planning, reviewing, executing, and documenting the installation of utility systems, as well as repairing, upgrading, modifying, configuring, and maintaining existing systems to ensure high availability and reliability. Utility Engineers are expected to broaden their skills across multiple disciplines and may work overseas in a temporary travel status up to 50% of the time.

Key focus areas include Oversee industrial utility systems and infrastructure deployed at Agency data centers worldwide, Plan the installation of utility systems and supporting infrastructure, and Review the installation of utility systems and supporting infrastructure.

Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree, Three Years Relevant Experience, and Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance. Important skills include Excellent Communication Skills, Dynamic And Flexible Professional Approach, Strong Desire To Learn, Accountability For Actions, Work Independently, and Work As A Member Of A Professional Team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDynamic and Flexible Professional ApproachStrong Desire to LearnAccountability for ActionsWork IndependentlyWork as a Member of a Professional TeamHVACElectricalEmergency Power GeneratorsDiesel TechnologyThree-Phase Power Distribution GridsAutomatic Transfer SwitchesTransformersUninterruptible Power SuppliesAutomatic Voltage RegulatorsPlumbing SystemsPlan Utility Systems InstallationReview Utility Systems InstallationExecute Utility Systems InstallationDocument Utility Systems InstallationRepair Utility SystemsUpgrade Utility SystemsModify Utility SystemsConfigure Utility SystemsMaintain Utility Systems

Qualifications

Lift Up to 75 PoundsClimb LaddersStoop, Bend, and Reach for Extended PeriodsU.S. CitizenshipBackground InvestigationCapacity and Commitment to Serve GloballySensitive Compartmented Information Security ClearanceAssociate's Degree From an Accredited University or Vocational/Trade School3 Years Relevant Experience in Applied Science for Electrical Technology3 Years Relevant Experience in Electrical/Electrician Trades3 Years Relevant Experience in Diesel or Diesel Power Generator Technology5 Years Relevant Trades Experience in HVAC

Full job description

Utility Engineers oversee industrial utility systems and infrastructure deployed at Agency data centers worldwide. 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. 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 Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Journeyman license or equivalent certification in at least one trade (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Diesel or Diesel Power Generator Technology) OSHA certification 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. Security clearance required: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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

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