Dive Supervisor- Ports & Maritime - Engineer Dive Group

Jacobs; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Stock purchase at discount

Performance discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Ports & Maritime Dive Supervisor in Clark, New Jersey. This role involves overseeing diving operations and conducting underwater structural assessments using commercial diving equipment while traveling internationally.

Qualified candidates should have substantial experience as a commercial diver, knowledge of diving equipment, and ability to manage multiple projects. The position comes with health benefits and a salary range of $75,000 to $115,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Substantial years of experience as a commercial diver.
• ADCI Dive Supervisor certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days.
• Excellent writing and communication skills (samples of writing to be provided by applicants).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and small projects independently.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid diving physical or ability to pass an ADCI-compliant diving physical.

Responsibilities

• Oversee diving operations and safety for all field operations.
• Operate and maintain commercial diving equipment.
• Work with engineers to perform structural assessments.
• Support teams across six continents, traveling between 10 and 25 percent of the year.

Skills

Commercial diving experience

Excellent writing and communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of diving equipment

Education

ADCI Dive Supervisor certification

Tools

SCUBA equipment

ROVs

SONAR systems

LIDAR systems

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a Ports & Maritime Dive Supervisor, you’ll be part of the engineer dive group and have the chance to work with our global team on asset evaluation projects worldwide. You’ll be a vital member of our team conducting above and underwater structural assessments, including visual and tactile inspection, non-destructive and partially destructive testing, and marine rehabilitation. You’ll also learn and develop skills in UAS (Unmanned Aireal Systems, or Drones), ROVs(Underwater remotely operated vehicles), SONAR systems, and LIDAR systems operation.

As soon as you start this position, you’ll be engaged in Jacobs’ engineer dive teams utilizing surface-supplied diving and commercial SCUBA equipment to conduct underwater inspections of waterfront structures across the globe.

Work Expectations

• Oversee diving operations and safety for all field operations
• Operate and maintain commercial diving equipment, small engines, boats, and fleet vehicles
• Work alongside experienced engineers to perform a variety of structural assessments above and underwater
• Support teams local to New York City and across six continents, traveling between 10 and 25 percent of the year

Here’s what you’ll need

• Substantial years of experience as a commercial diver
• ADCI Dive Supervisor certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days
• Excellent writing and communication skills (samples of writing to be provided by applicants)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and small projects independently
• Working knowledge of commercial diving equipment, small engine operation and repair, and safe operation of boats
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid diving physical or ability to pass an ADCI-compliant diving physical

Preferred Qualifications

• DCBC (Diver Certification Board of Canada) Dive Supervisor or Diver certification
• Experience with NDT methods, including ultrasonic testing
• Experience with partially destructive testing, including underwater coring
• Underwater or overwater construction experience
• Structural inspection experience
• OUVP or 100 Ton Captain License
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots License
• Experience operating ROVs or SONAR

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $115,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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