About this role
Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.
Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a motivated Engineer-Diver to join our team in Columbia, Maryland . This position offers a unique opportunity to combine civil/structural engineering with commercial diving and hands-on field inspection of bridges, waterfront structures, and other critical infrastructure. The Engineer-Diver will support underwater and topside inspections, condition assessments, preparation of inspection reports, and development of maintenance and repair recommendations while working alongside experienced engineers, divers, and inspection team leaders. The position includes a mix of field and office assignments, regional travel, and opportunities to develop specialized expertise in underwater inspection, bridge inspection, and related engineering services.
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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Qualifications
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