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Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Engineer-Diver to play a key role as an Underwater Inspection Senior Project Manager on our team in North Charleston, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge, waterfront, and other transportation inspection and design projects. We are looking for a skilled professional who can bring creative design practice/problem solving skills balanced with a solid background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, manage and coordinate dive teams, and liaise with clients and government agencies. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth and the opportunity to grow and manage a successful structural inspection. There will be the opportunity to engage in business development activities and professional organizations. 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs underwater and topside bridge inspections, and waterfront facility inspections.
• Assists in the review of inspection and assessment reports.
• Field work required, which could include nights and weekends.
• Reviews and interprets plans and design drawings.
• Documents findings and assists in the review of inspection and assessment reports.
• Supports the development of recommendations for maintenance or repairs.
• Collaborates with and directs junior 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 travel (25-75% of time).
• Participates in training programs to enhance inspection skills.
• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Oversees the use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
• Supervises select group of employees and support staff. Manages the staff and is responsible for technical training, career development, and performance of all assigned staff.
• Responsible for identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified technical personnel.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Follows established communication processes and systems to ensure effective communication with staff, clients, and corporate office.
• Other duties may be assigned.

*Relocation is available

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Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 7 years or more of underwater inspection and progressive engineering experience, including project management.
• Maintains competency in and serves as major resource in the field of underwater inspection.
• Experience with structural design preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) certification required.
• ADCI diver certification required.
• Open water experience required.
• A valid driver's license.

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; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While in the field, the employee may be required to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand up to eight hours or more at a time.