Engineer Diver/ Associate Marine Engineer

True Environmental; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, seeks an Engineer Diver for its Marine and Coastal engineering practice in Florham Park and NYC offices. The successful candidate will support growth of the Marine Asset Management line through field inspections, reports, rehabilitation construction documents, and waterfront oversight in the NYC metro area.

The role requires 0–5 years of inspection/design experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree from an ABET program.
• EIT certificate (Engineer in Training) or Engineer Intern.
• Current ADCI dive certification and safety certifications.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR/AED, TWIC or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in variable conditions.
• Strong math/analytical skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform waterfront inspections of marine and coastal infrastructure.
• Collect field data and document existing conditions with measurements and sketches.
• Develop detailed inspection reports tailored to client requirements.
• Support rehabilitation and new construction design documents.
• Assist with dive operations and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Drug screening

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

EIT certificate

Tools

ADCI Entry Level Tender/Diver Certification

MS Office suite

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Diving safety certifications

Job description

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at www.MWNE.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

We are currently seeking an Engineer Diver for our growing Marine and Coastal engineering practice in our Florham Park and NYC offices. The successful candidate will support the growth of our Marine Asset Management service line by supporting field inspections, developing inspection reports, generating rehabilitation construction documents, and providing waterfront construction oversight in the NYC metropolitan area. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who has between 0 and 5 years of inspection and design experience. Successful candidates enjoy working in a team environment through challenging projects. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are critical.

Salary range for this position starts at $75k, based on experience.

What You'll Do

• Perform waterfront (above and underwater) inspections of marine and coastal infrastructure; including piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, and revetments
• Collect field data as required to document and communicate existing conditions using measurements, sketches, destructive and non-destructive testing equipment, point cloud models, and emerging technologies
• Develop detailed inspection reports to communicate the results of field investigation efforts, tailored to the individual requirements of the client. A focus on leveraging emerging technologies to identify opportunities to maximize efficiencies
• Support the development of rehabilitation and new construction design documents
• Support the development of design calculations as required to support inspection and rehabilitation projects including load ratings, service life analysis, and rehabilitation detail design
• Assist with dive operations including dive safety planning, equipment maintenance, inspection record tracking, and planning training events
• Support the mobilization and demobilization of diving equipment small boat operations and mobilization/demobilization of dive and survey equipment
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies in the field

Required Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant professional experience
• ADCI Entry Level Tender/Diver Certification
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, structural, ocean, coastal, or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited program
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate (or Engineer Intern as applicable)
• Current commercial dive physical meeting ADCI Consensus Standards requirements
• Current safety certifications including:
• OSHA 10
• First Aid, CPR, and AED,
• O2 Provider
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC), or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability and willingness to travel and work outdoors in variable weather, tidal, and current conditions
• Ability and willingness to support overnight travel and non-standard hours
• Strong quantitative/math and analytical skills
• Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol screening

Preferred Qualfications

• ADCI Air Diver certification
• Master’s degree in engineering (civil, structural, ocean, coastal, or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in New York and/or New Jersey
• Documented experience performing waterfront inspections per ASCE MOP 130, NYCEDC Waterfront Inspection Manual, and/or PANYNJ
• Experience working with underwater non-destructive testing equipment
• Point Cloud Modelling and/or Hydrographic survey experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or GIS (ArcGIS Pro)
• Structural analysis software experience (e.g., RISA, SAP2000, STAAD)
• Asset management experience including the development and/or management of asset databases
• Current safety certifications including:
• OSHA 30
• HAZWOPER 40-hour
• Boat operator certification and/or U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S)

Physical Requirements

This position requires operating as a commercial diver and tender during commercial diving operations in an industrial environment. This requires, but is not limited to having the ability to load and unload commercial diving equipment from vessels and trucks; don and dof commercial diving equipment; enter and exit the water in commercial diving equipment via ladders, fulfill the requirements of a standby diver; and operate in low temperature, low visibility, and high current underwater environments.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.