Senior Project Engineer Diver

Marine Solutions•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer Diver is responsible for coordinating and completing assigned technical activities on projects. The role plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates engineering work; monitors compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and internal procedures and standards; and ensures effective communication and coordination among disciplines and project participants. The position directs or performs field inspections and structural evaluations, materials testing and interpretation, engineering computations, and preparation of engineering documents such as inspection reports, design plans, and specifications. It also supervises project engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff; participates in project meetings and issue resolution; supports project planning, scheduling, forecasting, quality, client management, proposals, scoping, and cost estimates; and promotes a safe work culture. The position requires field work that may involve rugged conditions and adverse weather. Employees must maintain current industry knowledge, and may need to work flexible hours, overtime, or outside normal working hours. Safety, health, and environmental practices are integral to the company culture and are required of all employees.

Requirements

Good technical knowledge, experience, and capabilities in the area of practice.
Good proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and office software and equipment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in civil, structural, or ocean engineering from an accredited four-year university.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
ADCI Commercial Diver qualification.
Valid US Driver's License.
Ability to meet Marine Solutions' Employment Eligibility Requirements.
Ability to work in rugged conditions and adverse weather while in the field.
Ability and availability to work overtime and perform duties outside normal working hours when required.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

FHWA-NHI #130055 – Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.
FHWA-NHI #130053 – Bridge Inspection Refresher.
FHWA-NHI #130078 – Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) Refresher.
FHWA-NHI #130087 – Ancillary Highway Structures.
FHWA-NHI #130091 – Underwater Bridge Inspection.
Structural Engineer (SE) qualification.
SPRAT Rope Access Technician qualification.
OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Course.
NASBLA Boater Safety Course.
First Aid, CPR & O2 Provider qualification.
TWIC Card.
Valid US Passport.
Commercial DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work.
Monitor engineering work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and internal procedures and standards.
Ensure effective communication and coordination between required disciplines and other project participants.
Direct and/or perform field inspection and evaluation of structures in compliance with established procedures and standards.
Direct and/or perform materials testing, interpret results, and incorporate results into reports to ensure project specification compliance.
Direct and/or perform complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
Direct and/or prepare comprehensive engineering documents, including inspection reports, design plans, and specifications.
Direct and supervise project engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
Participate in internal and external project meetings and work to resolve project issues.
Assist with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and quality.
Assist with client management, proposal preparation, project scoping, and project cost estimates.
Actively promote a safe work culture and participate in required safety, health, and environmental practices.
Maintain current industry knowledge and expertise through professional organizations and/or other activities.