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Job description
Overview
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: 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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Worksite address
mountain view, CA, 94039, US
Who can apply
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