Sea Engineering, Inc. Workplace

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 offices in Waimanalo, Hawaii, and Santa Cruz, California.

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

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

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS: 

To be considered for any of the positions 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.

1. Engineer Diver (California Office)

SE is seeking an ADCI engineer-diver to support our marine and commercial diving operations, including underwater inspection of waterfront / marine structures and bridges, commercial diving, proposals, and project logistics.

Position will have the opportunity to work inter-divisionally with SEI’s ocean and coastal engineering, marine construction and Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) divisions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Underwater inspection of waterfront / marine structures and bridges.
• Support project logistics, scheduling, and planning.
• Engineering analysis and design for marine and commercial diving projects.
• Support proposals with material and quantity takeoffs and pricing.
• Preparation of reports and other professional documents.
• Preparation of ADCI/OSHA compliant and EM385-1-1 dive plans.

Required Qualifications/Abilities:

• ADCI commercial diver or equivalent (required)
  • ADCI Dive supervisor or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience with EM385-1-1 diving
• Must be able to obtain a DBIDS and TWIC card
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Desired Qualifications/Abilities

• NHI UW Bridge Inspector (preferred)
• NHI Bridge Inspection Team Leader (preferred)
• Experience drafting reports.
• Experience with MS Project

Education and Experience (minimum & preferred):

• BS in Mechanical, Civil, Structural or Ocean Engineering

Physical Requirements:

• Lift 50 lbs. or 100 lbs. in tandem

Compensation:

Based on experience, this role’s base pay range is between $70,000 and $115,000 annually.

2. Construction Manager (Honolulu Office)

SE is seeking a Construction Manager/Superintendent to execute construction projects on project sites and in the home office. This position is a full-time role responsible for planning and execution on all phases of our construction projects, including preconstruction planning and job scheduling, procurement, field execution with Sea Engineering crews, change and budget management, and responsibility for maintenance of client relationships. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of marine construction, shoreline, and specialty concrete projects. As a member of our project team, you will play a critical role in ensuring project success through effective project planning and execution.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Front line responsibility for all active project metrics including safety, quality, production and budget performance
• Develop, update and maintain master CPM schedule and 3-week look ahead schedules
• Establish crew size requirements and coordinate crew and tooling with Division Manager throughout project life cycle
• Participate in training and development of project engineers and craft foremen and leads.
• Evaluate and resolve field problems
• Review, evaluate, and transmit submittals and RFI’s
• Report quantities in place and maintain labor cost report
• Assemble change order submittals
• Maintain progress photo album
• Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs
• Compile contract close out documents (O&M manuals, record drawings, etc.)
• Document punch list work
• Attend and document project meetings

Required Qualifications/Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Effective written and verbal language communication skills
• Critical path method scheduling experience and use of associated software applications
• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass background check with ability to obtain DoD access and other restricted access programs

Desired Qualifications/Abilities

• Drafting and computer drafting skills
• Work experience on or around marine construction or heavy civil construction
• Experience with crane operations, rigging and commercial diving operations
• Experience with Hawaiian waters and port operations

Education and Experience (minimum & preferred):

• BS degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of on-site leadership as a Project Manager, Superintendent or other supervisory role
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate preferred
• OSHA 30 hour preferred
• Active CQM certificate preferred

 Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

Annual Compensation:

 $85,000 – $150,000 depending on experience

3. Estimator (Honolulu Office)

SE is seeking a Construction Estimator to join the preconstruction and estimating team. This position is a full-time role responsible for preparing comprehensive project estimates and managing key components of our construction projects, including bid packages, subcontractor proposals, and job scheduling. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of marine construction, shoreline, and specialty concrete projects. As a member of our project team, you will play a critical role in ensuring project success through precise estimation and effective project planning.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pursue and track project opportunities through pre-proposal period.
• Analyze Project Specifications, Plan Drawings, and Bid Documents to determine the scope of work for assembling a Competitive Bid.
• Develop and provide supporting information for assembling detailed cost estimates; including labor productivity analysis, competitive materials pricing, efficient equipment utilization and pricing, and subcontractors’ selection and scoping fulfillment.
• Prepare cost estimates in response to requests for proposal.
• Participate in pre-construction planning tasks including, but not limited to drafting Subcontracts and material purchase orders, technical submittals, and preliminary planning.
• Monitor and track success estimates and project costs throughout the construction Project Build process.
• Visit Construction Project Sites as needed to assess conditions for accurate estimating
• Attend and document project pre-bid meetings

Required Qualifications/Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Effective written and verbal language communication skills
• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Desired Qualifications/Abilities

• Drafting and computer drafting skills
• Critical path method scheduling experience and use of associated software applications
• Experience with crane operations, rigging and commercial diving operations
• Experience with Hawaiian waters and port operations

Education and Experience (minimum & preferred):

• BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience in Waterfront/Marine Construction Estimating, Project Management or Project Engineering
• Familiarity with Heavy, Civil, and Marine construction contracts and industry standards
• Strong knowledge of building processes and materials

Annual Compensation:

 $60,000 – $120,000 depending on experience

4. Construction Project Engineer (Honolulu Office)

SE is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to assist with project management on project sites and in the home office.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs
• Assist with updating and maintaining master CPM schedule
• Evaluate field problems and document RFI’s
• Review, evaluate, and transmit submittals
• Report quantities in place and maintain labor cost report
• Assemble change order submittals
• Maintain progress photo album
• Compile contract close out documents (O&M manuals, as builts, etc.)
• Document punch list work
• Attend and document project meetings

Required Qualifications/Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Effective written and verbal language communication skills
• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Desired Qualifications/Abilities

• Drafting and computer drafting skills
• Construction field experience
• Critical path method scheduling experience and use of associated software applications
• Experience with crane operations, rigging and commercial diving operations
• Experience with Hawaiian waters and port operations

Education and Experience (minimum & preferred):

• BS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate preferred
• OSHA 30 hour preferred

 Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

Annual Compensation:

 $60,000 – $95,000 depending on experience

5. Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Honolulu Office)

Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist will serve as the first point of contact for our company, providing exceptional customer service to clients and visitors. This role involves performing a variety of administrative tasks to support daily operations and ensure the office runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Front Desk Operations:
  • Greet and welcome visitors and clients.
  • Manage incoming phone calls, directing them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain a tidy and organized reception and conference areas.
• Administrative Support:
  • Travel Coordination: Making reservations for flights, accommodations, and transportation.
  • Handling incoming and outgoing mail, including FedEx, UPS, etc.

• Order and manage office supplies and inventory.
• Ordering and distribution of company merchandise
• Prepare and transport bank deposits
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for office equipment.

• • Assist with onboarding of new employees and applicants
  • Monitor, track, and update certifications
  •  Submit and track DoD passes
  • Notify employees when certifications and passes are nearing expiration
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with team members to support various projects and initiatives.
  • Assist in organizing company events and meetings.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience as a receptionist or administrative assistant
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Compensation:  Based on experience, this role’s base pay range is between $40K and $50K annually.