Utilities Infrastructure Lead

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

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Utilities Infrastructure Lead located at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. The Utilities Infrastructure Lead will support the facilities and infrastructure (water, gas, sewer, and storm) of NASA Ames Research Center. The Utilities Infrastructure Lead ensures long-term reliability of underground networks through strategic lifecycle planning, contractor oversight, and expert technical direction during repairs and capital improvements.

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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