Utilities Engineer
JRC Careers
| Company | JRC Careers |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Ft. Belvoir |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Who We Are ( video )
At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.
🚀 Join JRC's Critical Infrastructure Assessment Team!
JRC has an immediate opening for a Utilities Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Assessment, Exercise, and Modeling & Simulation Support (AEMSS) Blue Team . In this mission-critical role, you will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to assess utility infrastructure supporting Department of Defense installations and facilities.
As a Utilities Engineer, you will conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of critical utility systems—including electrical distribution, prime power, water, wastewater, HVAC, and supporting infrastructure—to identify operational risks, evaluate mission impacts, and develop recommendations that strengthen installation resilience and mission assurance.
This position offers the opportunity to directly support national security by helping ensure the survivability and operational readiness of critical defense infrastructure worldwide.
💼 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 sche
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