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GEI Consultants
Senior Waterfront Engineer/Diver
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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.
$87,377 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Description Your role at GEI. We are seeking an experienced Waterfront Engineer with commercial diving experience to join our waterfront/coastal team in a regular full-time capacity. This position will be based out of GEI's Bloomfield, NJ office, our NYC office, or our Huntington Station, Long Island, NY office. The selected candidate will work in a leadership role on projects within the Metro-NYC area and other geographies, with internal support to cultivate new client relationships while being provided the opportunity to manage existing key accounts. As a valued member of GEI, you will be leading the inspection, design and development of a variety of coastal, waterfront and resiliency projects including shoreline protection, seawalls, marinas, recreational piers, harbors, harbor and facility dredging, aquatic habitat restorations and waterfront parks. Essential Responsibilities & Duties Leading ADCI dives teams, performing underwater inspections and construction monitoring. Leading the initiation phases of projects, including proposals and safety plan development Performing land-based construction monitoring and other field activities. Preparing technical reports, permits and designs for waterfront projects. Facilitating the training and development of junior staff. Minimum Qualifications Professional Engineer in New Jersey or New York, or eligible for reciprocity in either of those state. 5 or more years of experience preparing technical documents and designs on waterfront projects. 5 or more years of experience performing inspections and construction monitoring. 5 or more years of experience diving professionally. Knowledgeable in the operation of dive safety, dive equipment and watercraft. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Willingness and ability to work outside in the field, including during inclement conditions. Ability to travel for site visits, inspections, and field work, including occasional overnight travel. BS or MS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or similar field. Current ADCI diving certifications and credentials. Valid driver's license. We are GEI. Some of the world's most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges. With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here. Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here. GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an