Utility Engineer
MeritLog read this listing from Central Intelligence Agency's USAJOBS job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Not provided by source
- Salary
- $75,332 - $133,142 a year
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
Hiring context
How this role compares at Central Intelligence Agency
Central Intelligence Agency has 30 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 10 job families, and 2 of them are in engineering. 30 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 100%.
This role's posted range of $75,332 - $133,142 a year sits above 38% of the 29 other Central Intelligence Agency roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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Job description
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 Utility Engineers oversee industrial utility systems and infrastructure deployed at Agency data centers worldwide. 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. Hit highlighting for keyword searches. Dynamic Teaser
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