Engineer Diver (Structural Focus) – Entry / Junior Level
About The Position
Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer with commercial diving certification and experience to perform structural inspections both above and below water. This role is part of the New York City (Midtown Manhattan) dive team, providing consulting services primarily in the NY area, with infrequent overnight travel required. Occasional travel to other domestic and international waterfront destinations is also available. The primary function is to lead a team evaluating marine structures and ports through engineering inspections, report preparation, and structural repair design. The role also involves high-level analysis and design, utilizing modern workflows such as field tablets, UAS (drones), nondestructive testing, marine mapping and imaging, and analysis/modeling tools. Inspections are performed for various clients including marine terminal operators, private clients, states, municipalities, and the US Navy. Moffatt & Nichol offers two mature in-house training programs for commercial diving and professional rope access (optional), along with numerous training and education opportunities for custom career development.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) required
- Certified Commercial Diver is required; ADCI, HSE, DCBC, IMCA, ADAS or completion of a US military equivalent diving school required
- Entry level to 4+ years of related diving and inspection experience required
- Valid driver’s license in good standing and personal transportation required
- Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Selected candidate must consent to and pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug screening
- All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
- Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire
Nice To Haves
- Structural coursework or focus is preferred
- Boater Safety Card preferred
- Possess DBIDS card or eligibility to successfully pass background check to secure Department of Defense DBIDS card and other badges required by clients preferred
- Current First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Administration certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs site investigations of marine structures, bridges, and other infrastructure assets
- Ensures that the scope of work is fulfilled as directed and that the contracted deliverable is submitted out on schedule and as budgeted
- Data entry/manipulation and technical writing skills for the preparation and review of inspection reports, proposals, etc.
- Analyzes deteriorated components of marine and bridge structures to assess load capacity
- Prepares plans, specifications, cost estimates and supporting documentation
- Provides quality assurance reviews of inspection reports
- Works collaboratively with all members of the inspection team and of other engineering disciplines
- Assists with civil and structural design
- Performs other duties as required
Benefits
- Low-cost employee healthcare with company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
- Family coverage is available
- Low-deductible plan available
- Generous HSA match
- Wellness Program (with financial incentives)
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs
- Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
- Paid Holidays (7)
- A floating holiday
- 401(k) match
- Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Training opportunities
- Leadership Development Program
- Formal Mentoring program
- Active YP (Young Professionals) group
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
