Description Your role at GEI. We are seeking an experienced Waterfront Engineer with commercial diving experience to join our waterfront/coastal team in a regular full-time capacity. This position will be based out of GEI's Bloomfield, NJ office, our NYC office, or our Huntington Station, Long Island, NY office. The selected candidate will work in a leadership role on projects within the Metro-NYC area and other geographies, with internal support to cultivate new client relationships while being provided the opportunity to manage existing key accounts. As a valued member of GEI, you will be leading the inspection, design and development of a variety of coastal, waterfront and resiliency projects including shoreline protection, seawalls, marinas, recreational piers, harbors, harbor and facility dredging, aquatic habitat restorations and waterfront parks.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties - Leading ADCI dives teams, performing underwater inspections and construction monitoring.
- Leading the initiation phases of projects, including proposals and safety plan development
- Performing land-based construction monitoring and other field activities.
- Preparing technical reports, permits and designs for waterfront projects.
- Facilitating the training and development of junior staff.
Minimum Qualifications - Professional Engineer in New Jersey or New York, or eligible for reciprocity in either of those state.
- 5 or more years of experience preparing technical documents and designs on waterfront projects.
- 5 or more years of experience performing inspections and construction monitoring.
- 5 or more years of experience diving professionally.
- Knowledgeable in the operation of dive safety, dive equipment and watercraft.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Willingness and ability to work outside in the field, including during inclement conditions.
- Ability to travel for site visits, inspections, and field work, including occasional overnight travel.
- BS or MS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or similar field.
- Current ADCI diving certifications and credentials.
- Valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
Sedentary
Light
X
Medium
Other
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting
1-2 hours
Standing
6-8 hours
Walking
3-5 hours
Climbing
0-1 hours
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
0-30 pounds
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
0-10 pounds
Carrying objects
6-8 hours
Push/pull
0-1 hour
Twisting
1-2 hours
Bending
3-5 hours
Reaching forward
1-3 hours
Reaching overhead
0-1 hour
Squat/kneel/crawl
1-2 hours
Wrist position deviation
1-2 hours
Pinching/fine motor skills
2-3 hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
1-2 hours
Taste or smell (taste=never)
0-1 hour
Talk or hear
6-8 hours
Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision
X
Far Vision
X
Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination
X
Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception
X
Hearing
X
Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens
X
Chemical
X
Airborne communicable diseases
X
Extreme temperatures
X
Radiation
X
Uneven surfaces or elevations
X
Extreme noise levels
X
Dust/particulate matter
X
Other (exposure risks): Usual workday hours :
X
8
X
10
12
Other work hours
