Engineer Diver; Structural Focus – Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively seeking an experienced Structural Engineer Diver to join our New York City office (located in Midtown Manhattan) and local dive team.

As the successful Engineer, you will be working with a professional engineering dive team that provides consulting services to clients – primarily in the New York City area. Occasional travel to other areas throughout the U.S. and abroad may be required but most evenings, you will be home.

The principal function of this position is to lead a team that evaluates marine structures and ports through above and underwater engineering inspections, follow-on report preparation and development of structural repair designs. You will also perform high-level analysis and design.

You will utilize modern workflows that include field tablets, UAS (drones), nondestructive testing and evaluation, marine mapping and imaging, analysis and modeling tools. We perform these inspections for marine terminal operators, private clients, states, municipalities, the US Navy and many more!

Grow your career with us! Moffatt & Nichol provides two mature in-house training programs for commercial diving and professional rope access (optional). You will be offered many training and education opportunities for a custom career development track that is designed for you.

About Moffatt & Nichol

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.

-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Participates in site investigations of waterfront infrastructure such as marine structures, marinas, ports, container terminals, water control structures, etc.
• Assists the team so that scopes of work are fulfilled and that contracted deliverables are submitted on schedule and within budget
• Works collaboratively with all members of the inspection teams, design teams, and other engineering disciplines
• Analyzes aged or damaged components of marine structures to assess load capacity
• Performs inspections utilizing commercial diving methods and techniques while adhering to field operation standards and safety procedures
• Actively assists in writing technical reports and manuals as needed
• Understands and maintains proficiency with State, Federal, and local agency design standards and criteria, practices, and policies
• Prepares plans, specifications, cost estimates and supporting documentation
• Assists in proposals and cost estimates
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred but not required
• Professional Engineer licensure required. License in New York and/or New Jersey is desired within 12 months of hire
• Certified Commercial Diver is required; ADCI, HSE, DCBC, IMCA, ADAS or completion of a US military equivalent diving school
• 4 to 6 years of related experience
• Proven experience in performing above/below water engineering inspections
• Dive Supervisor certification preferred
• NHI/NBIS bridge inspection qualifications a plus
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing
• Ability and willingness to travel as required. Most work is local/regional; however, travel can be up to 1 to 2 weeks in duration if needed
• 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
• Possession of or ability to obtain within a couple months of hire a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Administration certification preferred
• Selected candidate must consent to and pass a post-off/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’s Employment Benefits

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