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WSP

Underwater Engineer (EI Diver)

Greenville, SC · On-site

ADCI Air Diver or Air-Diving Supervisor * Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation * USDOT physical * Valid TWIC card #LI-TH1 About Us About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the ...

AECOM

Engineer Diver

Novi, MI · On-site

ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC Card. Additional Information Additional information: * AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity. * AECOM is not offering ...

AECOM

Engineer Diver

Novi, MI · On-site

ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC Card. Additional Information Additional information: * AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity. * AECOM is not offering ...

AECOM

Engineer Diver

Novi, MI · On-site

ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC Card. Additional Information Additional information: * AECOM is not offering US work sponsorship with this opportunity. * AECOM is not offering ...

WSP

Underwater Engineer (EI Diver)

Greenville, SC

ADCI Air Diver or Air-Diving Supervisor * Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation * USDOT physical * Valid TWIC card #LI-TH1 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world ...

GEI Consultants

Diver / Senior Technician

Bloomfield, NJ · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

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 ...

GEI Consultants

Diver / Senior Technician

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$40 - $50/hr

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 ...

GEI Consultants

Diver / Senior Technician

New York, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

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 ...

GEI Consultants

Diver / Senior Technician

Glastonbury, CT · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

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 ...

GEI Consultants

Diver / Senior Technician

Newport, RI · Hybrid

$40 - $50/hr

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 ...

GEI Consultants

Diver / Senior Technician

Glastonbury, CT · Hybrid

$40 - $50/hr

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 ...

GEI Consultants

Diver / Senior Technician

Newport, RI · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

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 ...

GEI Consultants

Diver / Senior Technician

Bloomfield, NJ · Hybrid

$40 - $50/hr

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 ...

GEI Consultants

Diver / Senior Technician

New York, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

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 ...

Bowhead

Ordinary Seaman/ Diver

Panama City, FL · On-site

$122.54/hr

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks Ordinary Seaman at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL ... Divers will conduct underwater vessel maintenance, and recovery of targets, aircraft parts, and ...

Bowhead

Ordinary Seaman/ Diver

Panama City, FL · On-site

$122.54/day

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks Ordinary Seaman at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL ... Divers will conduct underwater vessel maintenance, and recovery of targets, aircraft parts, and ...

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Underwater Engineer (EI Diver)

Greenville, SC • On-site

WSP
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Re-posted 9 days ago

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This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Underwater Engineer (EI Diver) to join our growing dive team in Greenville, SC. This position is also open to any WSP office location in Pennsylvania and Florida.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a top-ranked international engineering firm where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure.
At WSP, you'll work alongside highly skilled professionals, lead challenging inspections, and support our mission to deliver solutions that protect the traveling public and strengthen communities.
Your Impact
  • Apply your education, training, and experience to evaluate marine structures and bridges
  • Analyze deteriorated components and calculate remaining load capacities
  • Prepare engineering reports and technical documentation
  • Participate in diving operations, serving as diver or tender
  • Assist senior engineers in designing structural repairs for bridges and marine structures
  • Plan, schedule, and conduct bridge inspections in compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and OSHA regulations
  • Uphold WSP's standards for safety, quality, and ethical decision-making

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
  • Engineer Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain within one year
  • ADCI Commercial Diver Certification
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, and CAD software
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to pass ADCI medical examination
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Physically capable of fieldwork, including working in inclement weather, climbing slopes and ladders, carrying gear (up to 75 lbs), operating small boats, and using hand and power tools
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, multitask, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
  • Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively within a team
  • Willingness to travel frequently overnight based on project requirements and location

Preferred Qualifications:
  • FHWA-NHI-130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection
  • FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
  • Proficient in AASHTOWare Bridge Management (BrM)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • ADCI Air Diver or Air-Diving Supervisor
  • Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation
  • USDOT physical
  • Valid TWIC card

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About Us
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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