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Tetra Tech

UXO/EOD Personnel

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex ... Diving equipment. First aid, CPR, AED, Neuro assessment and Emergency O2. 2. Familiarity with ...

Tetra Tech, Inc.

UXO/EOD Personnel

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex ... Each person engaged in diving and underwater operations shall possess the necessary qualifications ...

Stantec

Commercial Dive Supervisor

Mequon, WI · On-site

We conduct biological surveys using SCUBA and surface-supplied air diving supervised by experienced scientific and commercial divers. Our underwater inspection work is supervised by experienced ...

Stantec

Commercial Dive Supervisor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

We conduct biological surveys using SCUBA and surface-supplied air diving supervised by experienced scientific and commercial divers. Our underwater inspection work is supervised by experienced ...

Stantec

Commercial Dive Supervisor

Louisville, KY · On-site

We conduct biological surveys using SCUBA and surface-supplied air diving supervised by experienced scientific and commercial divers. Our underwater inspection work is supervised by experienced ...

Stantec

Commercial Dive Supervisor

Okemos, MI · On-site

We conduct biological surveys using SCUBA and surface-supplied air diving supervised by experienced scientific and commercial divers. Our underwater inspection work is supervised by experienced ...

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How much do scientific diving jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for scientific diving in the United States is $31.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $40.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Scientific Diving vs Commercial Diving?

AspectScientific DivingCommercial Diving
CertificationsOpen Water, Advanced, Rescue, Scientific Diving CertificationCommercial Diving Certification, IMCA or ADCI certification
Work EnvironmentResearch sites, underwater laboratories, environmental monitoringUnderwater construction, inspection, welding, salvage
Industry UsageResearch institutions, environmental agenciesConstruction, oil & gas, shipping, underwater repair

Scientific Diving and Commercial Diving both require specialized certifications and involve underwater work, but Scientific Diving focuses on research and environmental monitoring, while Commercial Diving is centered on industrial and construction tasks. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path based on their skills and interests.

What are scientific diving jobs?

Scientific diving jobs are any positions that have duties and responsibilities related to the process of diving for science. The most common role is that of a scientific diver. These divers often double as a scientist or engineer and are the ones taking pictures, collecting a sample, and recording observations. Field divers may stick to a specific area or gather information from multiple dive sites. There are specific positions within the dive team, including the dive leader or director. There are also job opportunities as the boat driver, a diver technician, and those who support the divers on land by preparing equipment.

What is scientific diving?

Scientific diving is a specialized form of underwater diving conducted by scientists and researchers to collect data, samples, and observations in aquatic environments. Unlike recreational or commercial diving, scientific diving focuses on supporting research in fields such as marine biology, archaeology, geology, and environmental science. Scientific divers follow strict safety protocols and often use specialized equipment to carry out tasks like underwater surveys, sample collection, and ecological monitoring. Proper training and certification are required to ensure both diver safety and the integrity of scientific data collected underwater.

What are some common challenges faced by scientific divers during underwater research projects?

Scientific divers often encounter challenges such as limited underwater visibility, fluctuating water temperatures, and navigating strong currents, all of which can impact data collection and safety. Additionally, managing specialized research equipment while adhering to strict dive protocols requires strong multitasking skills. Effective communication and coordination with team members, both underwater and topside, are essential to ensure research objectives are met and safety standards are maintained.
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Infographic showing various Scientific Diving job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,473 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Coastal Engineer

Environmental Science Associates

Boynton Beach, FL • On-site

$59K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.
ESA seeks a highly motivated Coastal Engineer to join our team of engineers and scientists in the Southeast region. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic team member with 2+ years of work experience, a passion for coastal processes and restoration, and the desire to learn and grow. This is a full-time and exempt role with office and field work expected. Strong preference given to candidates within a 1-hour commutable distance to one of these ESA Office locations: Tampa or Boynton Beach. Qualified candidates within a 1-hr commutable distance to other ESA offices including Sarasota, Orlando, & Pensacola will also be considered. This role will involve some travel and field work as needed for in-person team collaborations and site visits as-needed. This is an in-office role, with the potential for hybrid flexibility with proven performance and supervisor approval.
Who You Are
  • 2+ years of professional experience in coastal analyses with an emphasis on living shorelines, beach nourishment, dredging, inlet management, or natural systems restoration.
  • You hold a bachelor's degree or higher in coastal, environmental, civil, or ocean engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • You are enthusiastic and experienced in performing analyses to support the design or monitoring of beach, dune, shoreline, inlet, or creek enhancement and restoration projects.
  • You are familiar with steps to gather data, perform analyses, prepare reports, and communicate results, including working closely with colleagues in related fields.
  • You possess skills and experience using Microsoft tools, design, and modeling software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MATLAB, or others.
  • You are an effective communicator who fosters teamwork and inclusion. You present information clearly and work in an organized manner.
  • You possess effective time management skills.
  • You accept feedback willing and are eager to learn from a variety of senior staff through project work, direct supervision and in-house mentoring programs.
  • You can work independently from our Florida offices and are able and willing to travel for and perform occasional field visits through the state of Florida, Alabama, and others as project needs arise (coastal).
  • You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required.
  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Live near Tampa or Boynton Beach offices and be available for occasional travel to project sites, industry conferences and team collaboration events. Qualified candidates within a 1-hr commutable distance to other ESA offices including Sarasota, Orlando, & Pensacola will also be considered.
  • Preference given to qualified candidates with any of the following preferred skillsets:
    • Experience with performing construction observations during active coastal construction projects such as dredging, beach nourishment, coastal structures, living shorelines, wetlands creation, artificial reefs or other.
    • Experience with field data collection related to coastal projects: waves, currents, beach profiles, sediment sampling, natural resources, geophysical or geotechnical data.
    • Experience with environmental permitting (USACE, FDEP, other).
    • Scientific diving or snorkeling experience.
    • Certified/Trained Boat Operator

What You Will Do for ESA
  • You will assist with the preparation of coastal processes analyses, reports, designs, permit applications, construction drawings, technical specifications and other project documentation.
  • You will have the opportunity to participate in hydrographic, topographic, geologic, natural resource and related field data collection to support engineering analysis and design.
  • You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, numerical modelers, landscape architects, ecologists, biologists, and other specialists in advancing coastal resilience and restoration approaches and other project solutions from concept to implementation.
  • Consistently demonstrate your solid writing skills and prepare draft documents that are clear, concise, well-written and supported.
  • You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working on a team or independently.
  • Provide peer review for the work of others and take initiative to provide mentoring to more junior staff.
  • Other ad hoc tasks as needed

What's Special About Our Team
By joining our team in the Southeast Engineering & Hydrology Design (EHD) Team, you'll become part of the local region's strong culture where we value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary integration and have ample opportunities for cross-disciplinary engagement and project exposure. You'll also benefit from the expertise of our national Engineering Hydrology & Design (EH&D) group. Our EH&D team includes engineers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, scientists and water quality specialists who provide expertise for many municipalities in the Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Southern and Northern California. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to well-respected technical leaders nationwide.
Locally and nationally, ESA's work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens.
To read about some of our exciting projects check out these links: Sebastian Inlet District, Philippe Park Living Shoreline, Fowl River, Surfers Point Shoreline Management, Ocean Beach Master Plan, Lemon Bay Preserve, Balm-Boyette Stallion Creek Restoration and Florida RESTORE Act
What's Special About ESA
Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.
At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.
We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.
Who We Are
We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.
In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.
Please note: We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes from agencies
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability-or unable to use-the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email: humanresources@esassoc.com for assistance.
Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:
  • Full name
  • The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address)
  • Title of Job Position Applied
  • Description of your accommodation request

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)

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