Bridge Inspection Diver

SLR Consulting • Bridgeport, CT

1d • $93,600 - $124,800

About The Position

SLR is seeking a Bridge Inspection Diver to join our Bridgeport, Connecticut office. You will have the opportunity to combine technical expertise with hands-on fieldwork to assess and maintain critical infrastructure. In this role, you’ll conduct underwater site investigations, collaborate closely with engineers and project managers, and contribute to detailed reports. This position offers the opportunity to travel (approximately 50% overnight) while supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality inspection projects across diverse locations. We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Bridge Inspection Diver, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Requirements

• 3 years preferred experience as a commercial diver, including underwater inspections of bridges, piers, piles, wharves, docks and bulkheads
• Diver Certification
• NBIS Certification (NHI – 130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection Training)
• Familiarity with sound engineering and safe diving principles
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• NBIS Certification (NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges and NHI 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training if NHI 130055 Certificate is older than 4 years) a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations as part of an inspection team
• Works collaboratively with all members of the engineering dive group
• Prepare standard documents, such as technical reports
• Assists Project Managers to ensure that the scope of work is fulfilled, and that the contracted deliverables go out on schedule and as budgeted
• Ability and willingness to travel as required, approximately 50% overnight

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed