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title: 'Utilities Engineer at JRC Careers'
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# Utilities Engineer at JRC Careers

- **Company:** JRC Careers
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-11-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jrc/jobs/4488594009

## Job description

Who We Are ([video](https://bit.ly/3hKrw6h))

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of War (DoW) 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

- Conduct on-site assessments of utility infrastructure at DoD installations.
- Evaluate electrical distribution, prime power, water, wastewater, HVAC, mechanical, and emergency power systems.
- Identify system vulnerabilities, reliability concerns, redundancy gaps, and mission risks.
- Develop recommendations to improve infrastructure resilience and operational availability.
- Assess preventive and predictive maintenance programs and lifecycle replacement needs.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, facility documentation, and construction plans.
- Support facility sustainment, modernization, recapitalization, and capital improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate compliance with UFC, OSHA, NFPA, environmental regulations, DoD standards, and other applicable requirements.
- Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, security teams, installation leadership, and government stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports and present findings and recommendations to government leadership.

🧠What You Bring to the Table

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of utility engineering, facility infrastructure, system operations, preventive maintenance, or prime power experience in military, government, industrial, or large commercial environments.
- Operational experience with the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program, U.S. Army Prime Power Program, or similar utility engineering environment highly preferred.
- Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility.
- Experience conducting utility infrastructure assessments or facility engineering evaluations.
- Knowledge of electrical distribution, prime power, water/wastewater systems, HVAC, critical infrastructure protection, utility lifecycle planning, engineering standards, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Experience supporting facility modernization, sustainment, and capital improvement programs.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-focused environment.

⭐Bonus Points

- Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
- DTRA or other DoD mission-assurance experience.
- Experience with Facility Condition Assessments, Critical Infrastructure Protection, or utility resilience planning.
- Professional Engineer (PE), OSHA 30, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or related facility/engineering credentials.
- Experience supporting military installations, strategic facilities, or national-security infrastructure.

At JRC we offer...

- A competitive compensation package
- An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
- The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
- A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

## About JRC Careers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: JRC Integrated Systems is a defense and aerospace engineering firm providing systems engineering, semiconductor technology, and R&D solutions to U.S. national security agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly specified – primary operations in the Washington D.C. area, with offices in Sunnyvale, CA and four other U.S. locations.
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Dr. Tony Jimenez

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense & Aerospace – systems engineering, radiation-hardened microelectronics, strategic deterrence.
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Navy, Missile Defense Agency), NASA, and other aerospace customers (B2G).
- **Mission/purpose statement**: “To help solve complex engineering and programmatic challenges and develop smart solutions for our nation’s strategic goals that keep America and her Allies safe.”

## Products & Services
- **Aerospace Systems Engineering**: Full lifecycle support for strategic weapon systems, including Columbia Class submarine, hypersonics, and precision propulsion.
- **Radiation Hardened Semiconductor Technology**: A world-leading standard cell library enabling secure, large-scale production in trusted U.S. foundries for defense and space.
- **Research & Development**: Rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration of next-generation defense technologies.
- **Hardware-In-The-Loop Integrated Test Facility**: Custom test capabilities for advanced defense systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Over 250 employees operating across 6 offices and 30+ states.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: U.S. Navy (Strategic Systems Programs), Missile Defense Agency, NASA; official participant in the DoD Mentor‑Protégé Program.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Opened a new office in Sunnyvale, CA to accelerate radiation-hardened microelectronics innovation (2025).
  - Repeatedly named a Washington Post Top Workplace and Best Place to Work by Washington Business Journal and Orlando Business Journal (12+ consecutive years).
  - Expanding into AI/ML, hypersonics, and microelectronics.

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep domain expertise in strategic deterrence and defense with multi-decade government relationships.
- Proprietary radiation-hardened semiconductor library – a unique, mission-critical technology moat.
- “Everyone leads” culture that emphasizes leadership at every level, backed by formal mentorship programs.
- Strong employee value proposition with industry‑leading benefits (10% 401k contribution, no employee match needed).

## Strategic Focus
- Accelerate growth in artificial intelligence and microelectronics for defense.
- Expand partnerships with new customers across hypersonics, advanced propulsion, and resilient microelectronics.
- Scale semiconductor production capabilities through trusted U.S. foundries.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: People‑first, family‑oriented values (Family, Excellence, Integrity). Emphasis on leadership and mentorship; official DoD Mentor‑Protégé participant.
- **Work policy**: Hybrid, remote, and on‑site roles available across multiple offices and government sites.
- **Benefits** (from careers page):
  - 401(k) with company contribution of 10% of salary (3% safe harbor + 7% discretionary) – no employee match required.
  - 100% tuition reimbursement up to IRS limit ($5,250/year).
  - Generous paid time off plus all federal holidays.
  - Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage; short‑ and long‑term disability; life insurance.
  - Commuter benefits (parking reimbursement, SmartBenefits).
  - Employee Assistance Program and referral bonuses.
- **Security clearance**: Many roles require an active U.S. government clearance (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI).

## Sources
1. [Careers page – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/careers/)
2. [About page – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/about/)
3. [Main website – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/)
4. [LinkedIn company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jrc-integrated-systems)
5. [Greenhouse job board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jrc/)

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