Engineer Diver

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins makes its people and culture a top priority, while providing the opportunity to work on a varied mix of interesting and unique projects. Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, providing design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and site/civil contract services. As a mid-size, and growing, multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, Collins is a great place to grow your career. 

Collins is seeking a motivated individual to fill the role as an Engineer Diver for our Milwaukee, Wisconsin, office. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work on underwater bridge inspection projects in Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan. Not only is this a great opportunity to gain experience, but to work in an employee-focused company. 

Typical  Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs underwater and topside bridge inspections.
• Assists in the completion of inspection and assessment reports. 
• Reviews and interprets plans and design drawings.
• Field work required, which could include nights and weekends.
• Documents findings and assists in the completion of inspection and assessment reports.
• Supports the development of recommendations for maintenance or repairs. 
• Collaborates with senior engineers/technicians on inspections.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare project deliverables.
• Communicates effectively with engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Requires travel (mostly regional). 
• Participates in training programs to enhance inspection skills. 

*Relocation is available

 *The base salary will be estimated between $35.00 - $55.00 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. 

 Click HERE to see the variety of benefits Collins has to offer.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university plus appropriate continuing education. 
• Minimum 0-5 years of experience. 
• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certification or ability to obtain within one year. 
• Open water experience required. 
• ADCI certification is a plus.

Physical Demands: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While in the field, the employee may be required to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand up to eight hours or more at a time.