Consultant, Black & Veatch Corporation, Phoenix, AZ

Duties

Responsible for safely planning and managing field-based asset condition and performance evaluations of water, wastewater and stormwater vertical and buried infrastructure. Organize and oversee inspection logistics, including coordination with utility owners, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams. Lead field work activities for condition assessment include confined space entry of pipelines, structures, related facilities and safety compliance. Orchestrate, plan, schedule, manage and provide oversight of the field activities. Coordinate with vendors, Utility owners, and customers on pipeline shutdown, infrastructure access, and inspections. Perform pipeline inspection techniques and facility assessment activities using applicable inspection techniques and industry-standard methodologies. Contribute to the evaluation and development of rehabilitation strategies, including repair, refurbishment, and replacement alternatives and conceptual designs. Independently manage inspections for small and medium projects, resolving field-related logistical and technical challenges. Analyze data using statistical and engineering tools to evaluate asset condition, deterioration trends, and remaining useful life. Structure, manage, and utilize diverse asset condition and performance data to engineering analysis and decision making. Develop statistical model based on historical break and performance data to support long-term asset management recommendations. Prepare complex engineering calculations in accordance with standard engineering methods and principles. Evaluate inspection findings and contribute to recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement alternatives. Perform research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Provide input on condition assessment data interpretation including the ability to clearly communicate findings through technical reports. Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables, including technical memoranda, reports, and planning documents. Perform Quality Control review of the technical reports, field documentation, future planning recommendations. Collaborate with Strategic Asset Management and Maintenance Management teams to integrate condition assessment findings into asset planning and decision-making. Engage with clients and project leadership to understand asset management objectives, operational drivers, and infrastructure risks. Apply client and stakeholder input to assigned technical work, analyses, and recommendations. Deliver and present technical findings, results, and recommendations to clients and project stakeholders. Support business development and pursuit efforts by identifying client needs. Support project budgeting and invoicing activities in coordination with project leadership. Present technical developments, methodologies, and lessons learned at conferences and professional forums. Maintain awareness of industry advancements and inspection technologies, applying best practices to project execution. Understand and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Recognize, define, and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others. No hire/fire. Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H-1B visa, TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related, and 4 years of experience in water, wastewater facilities, or buried infrastructure. Must have NASSCO certification and OSHA-10 certification. Experience with field inspection planning, inspection technology selection, data interpretation, and repair, refurbishment, and replacement recommendations. Experience with internal and external assessment technologies and non-destructive testing techniques. Experience with corrosion and cathodic protection monitoring of metallic structures. National travel up to 50%, for field inspections and project-related site visits. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Must have good written and verbal communications skills in English. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

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