Buried Infrastructure Specialist

Arcadis — Philadelphia, PA, United States

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Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assetsWe are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life Everyone has an important role to play With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together Role description We are looking for dedicated creative and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions to address key issues in sanitaryenvironmental engineering particularly in buried infrastructure and conveyance disciplines ie water distribution sewer storm sanitary combined collection pumping storage andor treatment systems This role is as a Buried Infrastructure Specialist supporting our Pennsylvania team with a preference for candidates located in Allentown PA or within a commutable distance to Allentown PA Previous experience with condition assessment construction management renewal andor rehabilitation design especially trenchless construction methods and hydraulic modeling is desirable This team works in both municipal and industrial systems so experience in either area is also desirable Role Accountabilities These positions are likely to include shortterm ie 14 weeks at a time travel to outofarea project sites for fieldwork Some staff selected for these roles will have the opportunity to work at various client sites outside the region across the US and sometimes around the world Applicants must be open to travel and fieldwork as this role requires frequent travel for field assignments Approximately 75 of the responsibilities are fieldoriented and include tasks related to construction engineering as well as the application of various infrastructure condition assessment techniquesOur ideal candidate is selfmotivated works well both independently and as part of a team is interested in a combination of office work field assignments and travel and maintains a flexible attitude towards assignments The position includes a high degree of client contact contractor contactmanagement and team leadership and thus requires strong communication and leadership skillsWe provide multiple development programs created for our young professionals that support professional growth and help drive creativity innovation and greater integration within our local national and global teamsAs a Buried Infrastructure Specialist you Must be willing to work in an office and field environment with an emphasis on fieldwork Possess technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite AutoCAD and GIS Have the physical ability to liftcarry heavy equipment and perform rigorous field investigations such as inspections condition assessments flow monitoring and construction engineering After receiving training you will be expected to be comfortable with entering confined spaces ie manholes to perform field activities and inspections and work with field contractors to oversee the construction of designed worksThis role requires regular communication both verbal and written with staff across Arcadis clients subcontractors and other stakeholders as well as preparing progress reports and participating in client meetings Responsibilities include handling the conceptual to detailed design and preparation of contract documents for municipal industrial and remedial waterwastewater treatment units as well as watersewer force mains sewer gravity mains and pump stations The position also involves interpreting flow monitoring data conducting data management activities and integrating GIS for modeling Candidates will analyze data and develop recommendations for infrastructure renewal plan and implement renewal projects and engage in field activities such as construction inspection inflow and infiltration studies sampling asset inventory and condition assessment which may include confined space entry subcontractor oversight and flow monitoring setup A willingness to travel locally and regionally along with an eagerness to learn and perform a wide variety of engineering and construction skills is essentialThe ideal candidate holds a valid US drivers license with a clean driving record and demonstrates a willingness to travel for field or project assignments They exhibit excellent organizational analytical and problemsolving skills enabling them to responsibly manage multiple unique assignments with varying deadlines and stakeholders Qualifications Experience Required Qualifications Bachelors degree ideally in a relevant engineering discipline or in construction management Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with infrastructure inspection rehabilitation design andor construction Experiencetraining with AutoCAD andor ArcGIS HS Training including HAZWOPER Certification Confined Space Entry andor OSHA 30hr Construction Site Safety Willingness to travel nationally for short and mediumterm assignments EIT with a 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