Utilities Infrastructure Lead (water, gas, sewer, and storm)

LOCATION: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: None

CERTIFICATION: D2 Water Distribution Operator

TRAVEL: <10%

SALARY: $140,000 – $170,000

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with 5–10 years' experience, or 10+ years hands-on experience in construction, oversight, and maintenance of large-scale horizontal infrastructure
• A valid D2 Water Distribution Operator certification is required.
• Flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to a diverse audience of project managers, engineers, technical staff, and contractors
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and independent thinker

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

• NASA, federal, state, or local government experience highly desired
• Knowledge and experience working within Federal and California facilities infrastructure (water, gas, sewer, and storm) a benefit
• Experience with aerospace facilities and infrastructure an advantage
• Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirable
• You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what is outlined, but if you think you can bring Utilities Infrastructure value we encourage you to apply

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The responsible Project Authority for all horizontal utility systems (excluding electrical) at NASA Ames Research Center, encompassing potable water, industrial wastewater, sanitary sewer, natural gas, and storm drain systems.
• Develop a 5-to-10-year master plan for all horizontal piping systems including Cost-benefit analyses
• Provide precise technical direction during utility repairs and perform field inspections
• Ensure compliance with EPA, Federal, CA State Water Resources Control Board, and DOT regulations
• Ensure projects strictly comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards, and OSHA safety protocols for trenching and shoring
• Provide technical requirements for equipment replacement
• Write detailed technical requirements for emergency repairs
• Lead root-cause analyses for major utility failures and implement leak detection strategies
• Perform design review and evaluate engineering blueprints and oversee hydraulic modeling
• Support technical reviews of any equipment replacement RFI’s/quotes to ensure compliance with the technical requirements
• Identify, communicate, and deconflict tasks, deliverables and project impacts
• Working with the project managers and technical staff to forecast, plan, and track project performance
• Interface with Government, contractors, and project partner staff for tasks, updates, and status
• Responsible for monthly, annual, and project milestone review assessments and reports

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