Buried Infrastructure Specialist

We are looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions to address key issues in sanitary/environmental engineering, particularly in buried infrastructure and conveyance disciplines (i.e., water distribution, sewer (storm, sanitary, combined) collection, pumping, storage, and/or 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 and/or 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.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, 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 contact/management, and team leadership, and thus requires strong communication and leadership skills. We 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 teams. As 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 lift/carry 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 (i.e., manholes) to perform field activities and inspections and work with field contractors to oversee the construction of designed works.

This 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 water/wastewater treatment units, as well as water/sewer 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 essential. The ideal candidate holds a valid US driver’s license with a clean driving record and demonstrates a willingness to travel for field or project assignments. They exhibit excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, enabling them to responsibly manage multiple unique assignments with varying deadlines and stakeholders., * Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a relevant engineering discipline or in construction management, * Prior experience with infrastructure inspection, rehabilitation, design, and/or construction.

• Experience/training with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.
• H&S Training including HAZWOPER Certification, Confined Space Entry, and/or OSHA 30-hr Construction Site Safety.
• Willingness to travel nationally for short- and medium-term assignments.
• EIT, with a desire to obtain PE

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $60,720 - $91,080 / per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #Resilience-ANA #Water-ANA #LI-TB1 #EarlyCareersANA, + $40.00 per hour Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean …

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