Senior Engineer Diver/Project Manager

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We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, doer/seller to join our Ports & Maritime Team within our growing Engineer Dive Group as a Senior Engineer Diver/Project Manager. As a preeminent global engineering firm, we offer unparalleled career advancement opportunities. The Senior Engineer Diver/Project Manager position is for candidates with current experience as an engineer diver who are looking for a unique opportunity to work with an ENR top-rated Ports and Maritime global practice and to help build a team of engineer-divers in the Pacific Northwest. The candidate can expect the potential to work on travel assignments supporting existing contracts US Navy and other global clients. Potential candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to New York City or the surrounding metro area.

Work Expectations:

• Interface with clients and project stakeholders

• Lead field inspection teams with strong communication skills

• Work collaboratively with structural engineers and CAD technicians

• Solve engineering problems and challenges

• Direct project tasks, manage projects, and participate in client presentations and proposal efforts

Here's what you'll need

• Substantial years of progressive experience as an Engineer Diver

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college

• Experience leading above and underwater inspections of waterfront structures and/or bridges

• Experience designing and analyzing waterfront structures 

• Professional Engineer License

• Commercial Diving Experience and ADCI Certification

• Exceptional writing and communication skills (samples of writing to be provided by applicants)

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects independently

• Project management and structural design experience strongly preferred

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

100,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

170,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on May 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
Clark	New Jersey	United States
Morristown	New Jersey	United States
New York	New York	United States