Commercial Diver / Shop Technician

Coastal Engineering, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Engineering is seeking a Commercial Diver / Shop Technician to support underwater construction, inspection, and maintenance while maintaining life support and dive equipment. The role blends field diving with shop duties, emphasizing safety, reliability, and repeatable operations.

This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined diver who thrives in a hybrid environment and is committed to high standards of professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial diving industry experience.
• Current ADCI Commercial Diver Certification.
• Ability to qualify as a diver under an EM-385 Dive Plan.
• Valid boat operator license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to service diving equipment.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform traditional commercial diving tasks for marine construction, inspection, and maintenance.
• Set up, operate, and break down dive stations and dive support equipment.
• Execute underwater construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair per dive plans.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and service diving and life support equipment.
• Mobilize and demobilize dive equipment for projects.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate repair needs.

Skills

Diving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety and teamwork

Education

ADCI Commercial Diver Certification

EM-385 Dive Plan qualification

Coastal Engineering Diver Checklist

Boat operator license

Tools

Dive equipment setup

Job description

Description

About Coastal Engineering

Coastal Engineering is a specialized marine construction firm delivering complex, high-quality waterfront and underwater infrastructure projects along the East Coast. Our work includes piers, bulkheads, dams, bridges, dredging, and other critical marine structures. We are committed to safety, technical excellence, and disciplined execution, and we invest in people who take pride in their craft and professionalism. This position is a hybrid field-and-shop role, supporting both active diving operations and the maintenance of diving and life support systems. It is ideal for a commercial diver who values technical competency, equipment reliability, and safe, repeatable operations.

Position Overview

The Commercial Diver / Shop Technician supports underwater construction, inspection, and maintenance activities while also maintaining, inspecting, and servicing life support and dive equipment. This role requires a safety-focused, mechanically inclined diver who is comfortable working both in the field and in a shop environment.

Requirements

Field / Diving Responsibilities

• Perform traditional commercial diving tasks in support of marine construction, inspection, and maintenance projects.
• Set up, operate, and break down dive stations and associated traditional dive support equipment.
• Execute underwater construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities in accordance with approved dive plans and project requirements.
• Follow all applicable safety standards, including ADCI and EM-385 requirements.
• Support dive supervisors and project teams with safe and efficient field operations.

Shop / Technical Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, and service diving and life support equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and assist with equipment repairs.
• Maintain organized, compliant, and inspection-ready dive systems and tooling.
• Assist with mobilization and demobilization of dive equipment for projects.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate repair or replacement needs.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 2 years of commercial diving industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all traditional commercial diving tasks.
• Experience setting up and supporting traditional dive stations and equipment.
• Current ADCI Commercial Diver Certification.
• Ability to qualify as a diver under an EM-385 Dive Plan.
• Ability to successfully complete the Coastal Engineering Diver Checklist.
• Valid boat operator license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience maintaining diving and life support equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and professionalism.