Engineer - Diver (49119)

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineer Diver to join our team in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to combine engineering expertise with underwater exploration, contributing to projects that ensure the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will play a key role in waterfront and underwater bridge inspections and related engineering tasks, gaining valuable hands-on experience while working in a collaborative, employee-focused environment.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Performs waterfront and underwater and topside bridge inspections.
• Assists in the completion of inspection and assessment reports. 
• Reviews and interprets plans and design drawings.
• Documents findings and assists in the completion of inspection and assessment reports.
• Supports the development of recommendations for maintenance or repairs. 
• Collaborates with senior engineers/technicians on inspections.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare project deliverables.
• Communicates effectively with engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Requires some travel (mostly regional). 
• Participates in training programs to enhance inspection skills. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

*Relocation is available

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Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited four-year university plus appropriate continuing education.
• 0-5 years of experience. 
• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year. 
• Open water diving experience required.
• ADCI certification preferred.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus