Career Advice

I am currently 19 and I plan on starting a bs in civil engineering in August. I’m an experienced scuba diver and free diver and I’d like to make my hobby into a career. Eventually id like to become a bridge/ water tower inspector. Yes I’m aware of what commercial diving comes with and I’ve talked to one personally. My question is 1.what schools do you all recommend that’s not a college/university style. And what type of certs are required. 2.Is the industry going to be hiring new divers. 3.How much time do y’all spend away from home?