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Central Intelligence Agency

Utility Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$75K - $133K/yr

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 ...

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Utility Engineer

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Central Intelligence Agency
10K+ employees
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$75K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee and maintain industrial utility systems and infrastructure at Agency data centers worldwide.

  • Participate in planning, reviewing, executing, and documenting the installation of utility systems and supporting infrastructure.

  • Repair, upgrade, modify, configure, and maintain existing utility systems to ensure high availability and reliability.

Job description

Summary
Utility Engineers oversee industrial utility systems and infrastructure deployed at Agency data centers worldwide.
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Duties
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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
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
  • You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
  • You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
  • You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
  • For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications
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

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

Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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