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 this role youll 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.
We are SLR Consulting (US) a 500 coast-to-coast team of advisory environmental/engineering and regulatory professionals. 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.
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 youll 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 theyll tell you thats 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.
Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including medical dental orthodontia vision FSA/HSA generous PTO accrual 10 paid holidays 401(k) retirement account with company matching program company paid life insurance short & long term disability insurance and employee assistance program
The salary range for this position is $93600.00 - $124800. 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 drivers license
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