Bridge Inspection Diver

SLR Consulting; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting, a leading environmental, engineering, and advisory firm, seeks a Bridge Inspection Diver for our Bridgeport, CT office. You will conduct underwater site investigations, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to detailed reports while supporting travel to various locations.

The role requires Diver Certification, NBIS certification (or eligibility), and a valid driver’s license, with approximately 50% overnight travel and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 3 years preferred experience as a commercial diver, including underwater inspections of bridges, piers, piles, wharves, docks and bulkheads.
• Diver Certification and NBIS Certification are required; NBIS certifications are a plus if not currently held.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations as part of an inspection team for bridges.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure scope and deliverables.
• Prepare standard documents, such as technical reports.
• Travel approximately 50% overnight to support projects.

Skills

Commercial diver

Underwater inspection

Diving safety

Education

Diver Certification

NBIS Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

## Bridge Inspection DiverApply: Bridgeport: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102735We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. SLR is seeking a Bridge Inspection Diver to join our Bridgeport, Connecticut office. You will have the opportunity to combine technical expertise with hands-on fieldwork to assess and maintain critical infrastructure. In this role, you’ll conduct underwater site investigations, collaborate closely with engineers and project managers, and contribute to detailed reports. This position offers the opportunity to travel (approximately 50% overnight) while supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality inspection projects across diverse locations. As our new **Bridge Inspection Diver**, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. **Responsibilities:*** Conduct site investigations as part of an inspection team* Works collaboratively with all members of the engineering dive group* Prepare standard documents, such as technical reports* Assists Project Managers to ensure that the scope of work is fulfilled, and that the contracted deliverables go out on schedule and as budgeted* Ability and willingness to travel as required, approximately 50% overnight **Working @ SLR** With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. **Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:*** Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives* The salary range for this position is $93,600.00 - $124,800. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location* Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement **Qualifications/Education/Memberships:*** 3 years preferred experience as a commercial diver, including underwater inspections of bridges, piers, piles, wharves, docks and bulkheads* Diver Certification* **NBIS Certification (NHI – 130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection Training)*** **NBIS Certification (NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges and NHI 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training if NHI 130055 Certificate is older than 4 years) a plus*** Familiarity with sound engineering and safe diving principles* Valid driver’s license This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.