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Sea Engineering, Inc.

Engineer Diver

Pay: $95,000/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Santa Cruz, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Commercial Diver works under the surface of water, with or without the aid of underwater breathing apparatus, to inspect, install, repair and remove equipment and structures, conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, photograph structures or marine life, collect various forms of aquatic life for commercial or research purposes, and find and recover missing items and persons.

$67,415 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview At Sea Engineering, Inc. our employees are our biggest resource. We understand the importance of developing each employee's career through training and mentoring, allowing them to reach their full potential. We encourage our employees to continue their growth through continuing education and participation in professional societies, industry organizations, and technical associations. Sea Engineering is an employee-owned coastal and ocean engineering, marine construction, and industrial diving services company founded in 1973. Our headquarters are based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sea Engineering also has an office in Santa Cruz, California. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, paid

PTO, 401K

matching, and ESOP participation. Sea Engineering, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sea Engineering, Inc is seeking a motivated Engineer-Diver to join our California office. All Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Below and above-water inspections of waterfront and marine structures and bridges Development of inspection reports Analysis, design, and creation of construction and regulatory permitting documents for repair, rehabilitation, and construction of coastal, marine, and waterfront structures Use of AutoCAD and other job-related computer software programs Communication with clients, subcontractors, fellow SE employees, and others for job-related activities Other engineering tasks related to Sea Engineering projects Operation of SE forklifts and trucks Work with Sea Engineering, Inc. divers and engineers at locations in California, Hawaii, and elsewhere as required Assistance with maintenance and testing of Sea Engineering, Inc. diving and other job-related equipment Other field and office tasks as required

Required Qualifications/Abilities:

Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineer ADCI commercial diver

Desired Qualifications/Abilities:

NHI UW Bridge Inspector Education and Experience:

BS in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program 0-2 years of experience in waterfront/marine underwater inspection

Physical Requirements:

Have current dive physical or able to pass an ADCI physical dive exam Must be able to lift 50lbs

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person