Engineer & Commercial Diver

Join AMI Consulting Engineers’ Marine Group—a team that thrives on adventure, problem-solving, and purpose-driven engineering. We’re looking for an Engineer and Commercial Diver to support our growing portfolio of waterfront, coastal, and underwater projects across the Great Lakes and Gulf Coast regions.

In this role, you’ll combine engineering expertise with underwater fieldwork, performing dive inspections, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) assessments, and underwater imaging. You’ll also conduct marine bathymetric, drone, and LiDAR surveys and complete top-side inspections and condition assessments that support innovative, sustainable designs for waterfront infrastructure.

Perform detailed engineering calculations and technical analyses for marine and structural projects.

Conduct underwater inspections as a commercial diver on a wide variety of structures, including piers, seawalls, and bulkheads.

Perform ROV inspections, underwater imaging, bathymetric, drone, and LiDAR surveys.

Complete topside field inspections, condition assessments, and detailed reporting.

Assist in the preparation of engineering plans, project specifications, and bid documents.

Support project management activities—budgets, schedules, contractor coordination, and client communication.

Prepare clear, professional reports and project documentation.

Mentor junior engineers and technicians and contribute to a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture.

Participate in the development of project scopes, cost estimates, and client proposals.

Coordinate and integrate subconsultant work on multi-disciplinary projects.

Bring creative thinking and practical problem-solving to every stage of design and construction.

Uphold AMI’s Core Values:
Client Focused Approach, Integrity & Trust, Creativity & Innovation, and Employee Success.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

ADCI Commercial Diver certification (or equivalent military qualification).

3+ years of inspection or marine engineering experience.

Passed EIT/FE exam.

Strong technical, analytical, and computer skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with surveying, bathymetry, ROV inspections, imaging, or drone data collection.

A proactive, self-motivated mindset with strong time-management skills.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely in a physically active, outdoor environment.

At AMI, you’ll be part of a close-knit team of problem solvers, innovators, and adventurers who design, inspect, and restore the nation’s waterfronts and coastal environments. We offer opportunities to grow your expertise in marine engineering and project management—both above and below the waterline—while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact.

The wage and benefits package are dependent on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. This position is eligible for the full company benefits package, including:

• Group Health Insurance
• 401K
• Term Life Insurance
• Short-and-Long Term Disability Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal Leave