Building and Utility Infrastructure Assessor

Building And Utility Infrastructure Assessor

Tetra Tech is adding a fully remote Building and Utility Infrastructure Assessor to our Asset Management team. This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Responsibilities:

• Strict adherence to Tetra Tech safety policies.
• Perform facility assessments of buildings, structures, and other real property assets across the building structural/civil/architectural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing and fire protection systems. Perform utility infrastructure assessments of stormwater, wastewater, water, electrical, natural gas, compressed air, pavement, and other linear utility distribution type assets.
• Conduct inventory and condition assessments of building systems consistent with the UNIFORMAT convention per ASTM E1557.
• Utilize electronic mediums (smartphone, tablets, or other devices) efficiently to accurately capture inventory and condition assessment data.
• Provide quality assurance over field data collected by self or others to ensure accuracy and eliminate data gaps.
• Identify building/infrastructure components and document deficiencies to update the facility condition index (FCI).
• Field work on-site in both CONUS and OCONUS on trips lasting 1-3 weeks.
• Use of various condition assessment and inventory data systems. Project activities can also include obtaining and correlating existing building drawings, preparing data collection devices, assessment of facility exterior, interior, and roof, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP) and providing scope and rough order of magnitude costs for needed repairs and condition index for each assessed facility.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge, and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• The assessment and inventory collection requirements are varied and often vary from one location to the next. Successful candidates should have at least two years of experience or a technical degree with knowledge of building, utility, or infrastructure systems listed in the position summary and a working knowledge of other associated systems.
• Successful candidates will also have a strong desire to learn more about the technology used to assess and collect inventory information of various systems and be comfortable entering data in portable electronic devices.
• Mechanical/Electrical assessors shall be capable of conducting inventory and condition assessments of building mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Structural assessors shall be capable of understanding and identifying building envelopes including various structural systems, exterior/interior walls and windows, roofing, flooring, and related architectural finishes.
• Utility assessors shall be capable of opening manholes and other utility infrastructure to conduct visual inspections and perform inventory collection. Confined space entry is not required for this position.
• Assessors should have general knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and be able to identify life safety issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimum Project Manager oversight while maintaining schedule.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required including technical report writing experience.
• Ability to effectively interact with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and co-workers to ensure compliance with project scope objectives.
• Familiarity with industrial, large office, and other large facility types.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NACLC) clearance from the Department of Defense (DoD) is required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license in good standing and ability to obtain U.S. Passport is required.
• Successfully pass a Department of Motor Vehicles background.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Background Check (if applicable): If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates will be expected to move manhole covers and may be required to transport 50-pound objects on an occasional basis. Workdays can be long with candidates required to remain in a stationary position or move about for extended hours, ascending/descending ladders, position self to move in small spaces (utility tunnels, crawl spaces, etc.), and possibly traversing covering 4-6 miles.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates will be required to travel to work sites and may be exposed to varied weather conditions, including heat and cold weather. Candidates can expect to spend the majority of their workdays outside working in teams of 2–4 people for 8-10 hours per day on occasions for many days in a row. Depending on the project schedule some weekend work will be required. Normally work schedules are set 21-30 days in advance. When not conducting field assessment work, candidates will normally return to their home, some remote support work may be available but otherwise would wait for next field assignment.

Language & Communication Skills: Candidate must be fluent in the English language – speaking, reading, and writing. Accurate report writing is a requirement of this position.

Other Skills: Understanding of basic mathematical skills are required. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access or related database software). Familiarity using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is desired.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business. Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include: comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, merit-based financial rewards, flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance, collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees, and learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.