Engineer Diver

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Trenton, NJ Underwater Inspection team is seeking an Engineer Diver to be responsible for completing dives for underwater inspections.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. The actual salary may vary within the estimate range.

• Check diving equipment to ensure it is functioning properly prior to dives
• Use diving equipment to complete underwater dives
• Review and interpret plans and design drawings
• Complete underwater inspections for construction, bridge, and/or marine structures to ensure compliance to plans and codes
• Record all inspection data and assist in the completion of inspection reports
• Field work required, which could be performed during nights and weekends
• Report any medical problems or symptoms experienced during or after the dive
• Report any equipment issues, other potential hazards, near misses or accidents
• Actively observe and act in an appropriate manner related to safety
• Team‑oriented individual committed to achieving group goals

• Perform other related engineering duties

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver's License Required

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four‑year university.
• Dive Diploma from an ADCI accredited diving educational institution
• Current ADCI Card
• Must possess a current ADCI diving physical
• Ability to wear a commercial diving hat and all necessary equipment 25‑50lbs, for approximately 6hrs daily
• Ability to work in all weather conditions; rain, sleet, storm, snow, heat, etc.
• Ability to travel for remote or distant projects as needed for several weeks at a time
• Ability to lift 100lbs repetitively
• Oxygen Provider/DANO2 certification
• First/Aid CPR certification

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.