Diver / Senior Technician

Primary Responsibilities & Duties

• Act as part of a diving team, capable of performing underwater inspections and construction monitoring.
• Support dive team as Tender, Stand-by Diver, and Diver, and through miscellaneous equipment management.
• Capable of working on floating platforms and small boats.
• Perform land-based construction monitoring and other field activities.
• Aid Team Leader with preparing daily field reports and other technical documents.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience diving professionally.
• Experience performing inspections and construction monitoring.
• Experience maintaining and servicing diving equipment and watercraft.
• Experience preparing field reports and other technical documents.
• 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 overnight travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current diving certifications and credentials, comprising at a minimum:
• ADCI Air Diver
• Diving Physical within 12 months

Preferred Qualifications

• FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection
• FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges
• OSHA 10-hr or similar
• TWIC (Transit Worker Identification Credential)
• DOT Medical Clearance
• State Issued Boating License or USCG Captain’s License

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced diver / senior technician to join our waterfront/coastal team in an on-call capacity. This position will primarily operate out of the Metro NY area, with equipment housed in Elizabeth, NJ. The selected candidate will work on projects in various geographies, including but not limited to Metro NY.

Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license and current diving certifications and credentials, comprising at a minimum: ADCI Air Diver, Diving Physical within 12 months.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of experience diving professionally, experience performing inspections and construction monitoring, experience maintaining and servicing diving equipment and watercraft, experience preparing field reports and other technical documents, 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 overnight travel, and a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Underwater inspections and construction monitoring.
• Equipment maintenance and management.
• Field report preparation.
• Effective communication.
• Travel and field work capabilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current diving certifications and credentials.

Benefits

GEI offers a vibrant culture focused on partnership, sustainability, giving back to our communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs: Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded. We are employee-owned, offering a range of benefits including market-competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more.

Pay

Pay Range For This Position: $40.00 – $50.00/hour

Schedule

Connect with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement

Physical Requirements

Functional Demands: Sedentary x Light Medium Other Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row): Sitting X (4+ hours), Standing X (1-2 hours), Walking X (1-2 hours), Climbing X, Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) (0-25 lbs), Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) (0-25 lbs), Carrying objects X, Push/pull X, Twisting X, Bending X, Reaching forward X, Reaching overhead X, Squat/kneel/crawl X, Wrist position deviation X, Pinching/fine motor skills X, Keyboard use/repetitive motion X (4+ hours), Talking or hearing X, Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable, Near Vision X, Far Vision X, Yes No Not Applicable, Color discrimination X, Sensory requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable, Depth perception X, Hearing X, Environment Requirements: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated, Blood borne pathogens X, Chemical X, Airborne communicable diseases X, Extreme temperatures X, Radiation X, Uneven surfaces or elevations X, Extreme noise levels X, Dust/particulate matter X

Company Information

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 Ownership

We are employee-owned, offering a range of benefits including market-competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.