Utilities Engineer

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of utility equipment, systems, and supporting infrastructure across government and defense facilities.
• Support installation mission assurance activities by documenting operational risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports detailing findings, risk analyses, and mitigation strategies.
• 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.
• Aid in engineering studies, infrastructure planning, and lifecycle replacement recommendations.

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.
• 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.