Condition Assessment Technician

Company Overview

Global sewer infrastructure is at a critical point, with 50% of its 1.3 million miles of pipelines nearing the end of their service life. Each year, billions of gallons of raw sewage contaminate our environment due to deteriorating pipes, leading to public health and environmental crises. Despite proactive efforts, $3 billion is still spent annually on costly sewer replacements, with reactive measures being significantly more expensive. PipeAId creates solutions to help communities efficiently inspect and maintain their sewer systems, ensuring the longevity and safety of this vital infrastructure on which every one of us depends.

PipeAId is a startup built on decades of data and nearly a century of industry experience designing, building, and maintaining critical civil infrastructure. Founded in 2023, PipeAId uses artificial intelligence (AI) to inspect sewer pipes by analyzing video footage and identifying, coding, and mapping key features and defects. This technology provides municipalities with a clear and actionable picture of their infrastructure, allowing them to make smarter decisions about maintenance and repairs, saving time and money.

Position Summary

The Condition Assessment Technician will play a vital role in training AI systems that accurately scan and analyze video footage of sewer systems, coding and geospatially locating defects along the way. This position involves identifying and troubleshooting errors in coding and locating defects found by the AI, a process that leads to increased accuracy and reliability of the AI models. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, technological proficiency, and the ability to learn quickly. 

Opportunities for Growth

This position offers significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement within PipeAId. As a key contributor to our technology-driven approach, the successful candidate will have the chance to shape the future of infrastructure asset management and make a meaningful impact on the company, leading to additional technical skills and management opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the training of AI systems to ensure accurate video analysis and defect identification in sewer pipes.
• Conduct a detailed review of video and coding data from AI analysis and assessments of sewer pipe conditions, correcting errors and troubleshooting issues that are found.
• Collaborate with software engineers and product managers to improve AI, product features, and processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the inspection and assessment workflow.
• Document findings and prepare reports for internal and client use.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices, including NASSCO guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and comfort with technology.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and processes.
• Experience in infrastructure inspection or related fields is a plus.
• NASSCO certification is preferred, but not required (training will be provided).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, GIS Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with geospatial data and mapping technologies.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.