Water Utility Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

What You'll Do

Utilities Infrastructure Assessments

• Conduct on-site assessments of utility infrastructure, systems, and operational programs supporting Department of Defense installations.
• Evaluate electrical, mechanical, water, wastewater, and utility distribution systems to identify vulnerabilities that could impact mission execution.
• Analyze system performance, operational reliability, redundancy, and resilience of mission-critical utility infrastructure.
• Develop engineering recommendations that mitigate identified vulnerabilities and improve installation resilience.

Mission Assurance & Vulnerability Analysis

• Perform vulnerability assessments of utility equipment, systems, and supporting infrastructure across government and defense facilities.
• Evaluate the impact of utility failures on mission-essential functions and critical operations.
• Support installation mission assurance activities by documenting operational risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports detailing findings, risk analyses, and mitigation strategies.

Engineering & Project Support

• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, security personnel, and government stakeholders to evaluate utility system performance and compliance.
• Review engineering drawings, facility documentation, system layouts, and construction plans.
• Support facility sustainment, modernization, recapitalization, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Assist with engineering studies, infrastructure planning, and lifecycle replacement recommendations.

Utility Operations & Maintenance

• Evaluate preventive and predictive maintenance programs supporting:
• Prime Power Systems
• Electrical Distribution
• Domestic Water Systems
• Industrial Water Systems
• Wastewater Treatment Systems
• Mechanical Utility Systems
• HVAC Infrastructure
• Emergency Power Systems
• Assess maintenance effectiveness and recommend improvements to increase operational availability and equipment reliability.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Verify compliance with:
• Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
• OSHA Standards
• NFPA Codes
• Environmental regulations
• DoD engineering standards
• Federal utility and facility requirements
• Evaluate contractor performance and ensure work complies with engineering specifications, safety standards, budgets, and schedules.

Collaboration & Customer Engagement

• Coordinate with installation leadership, Department of Defense organizations, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support mission assurance initiatives by facilitating communication between technical and operational stakeholders.
• Present engineering findings and technical recommendations to senior government leadership and customers.

Security & Mission Support

• Ensure utility assessments and engineering activities support government security requirements.
• Collaborate with security professionals to identify and mitigate infrastructure-related risks.
• Support DTRA mission requirements through engineering expertise and technical consultation.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Operational experience within the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program, U.S. Army Prime Power Program, or equivalent utility engineering experience is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience supporting utility engineering, facility infrastructure, system operations, preventive maintenance programs, or prime power operations within military, government, industrial, or large-scale commercial environments.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility.
• Experience conducting utility infrastructure vulnerability assessments and facility engineering evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Prime Power Systems
• Electrical Distribution
• Water Treatment Systems
• Wastewater Systems
• Utility Lifecycle Planning
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Building Codes and Engineering Standards
• Environmental Compliance
• Safety Regulations
• Experience supporting facility sustainment, modernization, and capital improvement programs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, engineers, architects, and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams and mission-critical operations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple engineering tasks in dynamic operational environments.

Bonus Points

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years conducting utility infrastructure inspections or engineering assessments.
• Experience supporting Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) programs.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Familiarity with:
• DoD Security Policies
• Department of Energy (DOE) Requirements
• Mission Assurance Programs
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
• Utility Resilience Planning
• Facility Condition Assessments (FCA)
• Experience supporting military installations, strategic facilities, or national security infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Facility Management credentials are a plus.