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Engineer-Diver

Sea Engineering, Inc.
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2027

Sea Engineering, Inc is #hiring! We are looking for a new Engineer-Diver to join our team in Santa Cruz, California. If you're a Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineer with commercial diving experience - or know someone who is - we'd love to hear from you!


At Sea Engineering, Inc. our employees are our biggest resource. We understand the importance of developing each employee’s career through training and mentoring, allowing them to reach their full potential. We encourage our employees to continue their growth through continuing education and participation in professional societies, industry organizations, and technical associations.

Sea Engineering is an employee-owned coastal and ocean engineering, marine construction, and industrial diving services company founded in 1973. 


Our headquarters are based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sea Engineering also has an office in Santa Cruz, California.


We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, paid PTO, 401K matching, and ESOP participation.

Sea Engineering, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Sea Engineering, Inc is seeking a motivated Engineer-Diver to join our California office.


To be considered position below, please send resume to: careers@seaengineering.com.

All Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


Duties/Responsibilities:

Below and above-water inspections of waterfront and marine structures and bridges

Development of inspection reports

Analysis, design, and creation of construction and regulatory permitting documents for repair, rehabilitation, and construction of coastal, marine, and waterfront structures

Use of AutoCAD and other job-related computer software programs

Communication with clients, subcontractors, fellow SE employees, and others for job-related activities

Other engineering tasks related to Sea Engineering projects

Operation of SE forklifts and trucks

Work with Sea Engineering, Inc. divers and engineers at locations in California, Hawaii, and elsewhere as required

Assistance with maintenance and testing of Sea Engineering, Inc. diving and other job-related equipment

Other field and office tasks as required


Required Qualifications/Abilities:

Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineer

ADCI commercial diver

Desired Qualifications/Abilities:

NHI UW Bridge Inspector

Education and Experience:

BS in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

0-2 years of experience in waterfront/marine underwater inspection

 Physical Requirements:

Have current dive physical or able to pass an ADCI physical dive exam

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Compensation:

$40.86 - $50.48 an hour OR This role’s base pay range is between $85,000 - $105,000 annually depending on experience.

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000

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