Underwater Specialist

The Underwater Specialist I supports Brennan’s Dive Inspection Program by assisting with inspection preparation, documentation, and report development. This role works closely with project teams to ensure inspections and reports meet Brennan’s quality standards. It is a remote position based within the Midwest, with occasional travel (up to 25%) to project sites. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and documentation skills and an interest in developing technical reporting experience related to underwater infrastructure inspection.

Responsibilities:

• Generate technical inspection reports, including written summaries, CAD drawings, markups, and photographs.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and documenting dive inspections.
• Support communication between field supervisors, project teams, and clients.
• Compile and organize field notes, photos, and other deliverables.
• Apply quality control and assurance processes for inspection data.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Assist with on-site inspection of bridges, dams, and other marine structures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required, associate degree or coursework in Engineering, Marine Construction, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in marine construction, inspection, or related technical work.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with AutoCAD, Agisoft, or Adobe preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plan sets and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in developing underwater inspection and infrastructure knowledge.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-orientated culture.

Why choose us?

• We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. 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.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennan’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.