Underwater Commercial Diver – NBIS Qualified Bridge Safety Inspector

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp, is seeking a certified commercial diver to join our bridge inspection team as an underwater and topside inspection Team Leader. This role blends field diving with office coordination to inspect bridges and related structures.

The position requires NBIS qualification and leadership skills to mentor teams. It supports a 40-hour workweek (60% field, 40% office) with some overtime and travel as needed, emphasizing safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Active Florida CBI or eligibility to receive one.
• Commercial Diver Certification (ADCI).
• NBIS qualified inspection team leader.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass background check and MVR checks.
• Ability to pass 'Fit to Dive' Physical exams and a safety-focused mindset.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Oral and written communication

Safety culture

Dive operations

NBIS qualified lead

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Active Florida CBI or eligibility to receive one

Commercial Diver Certification (ADCI)

NBIS qualified inspection team leader

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Underwater Commercial Diver – NBIS Qualified Bridge Safety Inspector

Full-Time

Opened 03/20/2026

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp, is seeking a certified commercial diver to join our bridge inspection team as an underwater and topside inspection Team Leader. This position will require serving as a top-side inspection team leader assisting an inspection of bridges and ancillary structures as well as a dive team leader for the underwater inspection of bridges. All qualified Team Leader candidates considered, with experience in Florida being a plus.

This is a full-time position that requires a 40-hour work schedule (60% field work, 40% office work) with some overtime.

Physical Demands / Working Environment:

This position requires considerable physical activity such as:

• Climbing ladders or steps
• Lifting arms above shoulder level (i.e. lifting items into a truck or overhead area).
• Lifting or moving objects up to 50 lbs
• Working at heights of up to 50’ or more.
• Working in confined or enclosed spaces
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time.
• Some travel up to a week at a time may be required.
• May work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Required to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety-toed boots, and other applicable PPE.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Active Florida CBI or the qualifications to receive one.
• Commercial Diver Certification (ADCI)
• Certification as an NBIS qualified inspection team leader
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, mentor, and motivate teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a background check and MVR check.
• Ability to pass "Fit to Dive" Physical exams
• Commitment to contributing to a culture of safety, for yourself and others

Top Reasons Why You Want to Work for KCA

• KCA is a 50-year-old industry leader with 400+ employees in 12 design offices in 4 states
• Voted Best Places to Work and a Top Family Friendly Workplace
• Career development and advancement potential
• Great benefits package – medical, dental, life, disability, and 401(k) matching
• Terrific company culture that values well-being, rewards hard work and supports a balanced approach to life and work.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching, Retirement Plan
• Health insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Vision insurance
• Disability Insurance, Life insurance, Employee assistance program
• Competitive paid time off, Parental leave
• Referral program

About KCA

KCA is a minority-owned multidisciplinary engineering firm that has served the transportation industry for 50 years. KCA has steadily transformed from a three-person firm into an organization consistently listed on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Engineering Firms nationwide. Our firm has more than 400+ employees. We offer the stability and opportunities of a large firm, but when you join us you are not just a number, you are part of the family.

When you join Kisinger Campo & Associates (KCA) you will be working with talented, energetic people that enjoy what they do and have fun doing it. We work on a variety of transportation projects for state and local government clients in Florida and the Southeast including state DOTs, tolling authorities, counties, and cities. We are proud to have won local, state, and national awards for our innovation and problem solving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.