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Geophysical Technician

  • $20–$28.83 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation Managementunmatched
  • Construction Engineeringunmatched
  • Construction Planningunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Engineering Consultingunmatched
  • Green Constructionunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Seismographunmatched
  • Soil Mechanicsunmatched
  • Soil Scienceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

Description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Assists with installation of geotechnical and geophysical instrumentation on project sites
  • Supports monitoring activities using instruments such as inclinometers, total stations, prisms, leveling equipment, water level meters, and seismographs
  • Performs routine monitoring and field data collection under supervision
  • Communicates daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers regarding site conditions
  • Reports changes in site conditions or additional testing needs to supervisors
  • Assists in attending project meetings with senior staff as requested
  • Documents field observations and prepares daily field reports accurately
  • Supports basic calculations, data reduction, and documentation tasks
  • Uses electronic devices for data entry, reporting, and communication
  • Assists with organization, maintenance, and tracking of field equipment
  • Notifies supervisors of damaged or missing equipment
  • Assists with related geotechnical field or office tasks (e.g., layout, soil classification, basic testing support)
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 0 years of related experience

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • An Associate's degree in science, engineering, or a related field is a plus

  • If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

  • Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented work ethic

  • Basic math skills

  • Ability to follow directions and work under close supervision

  • Basic proficiency with electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops)

  • Ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering or construction plans

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in field environments

  • Ability to lift up to 85 pounds multiple times per day

  • Willingness to travel, including overnight and extended assignments

Military Qualifications

  • The following US Military ranks would qualify for this position:
  • E-4

The expected pay range for this role and location is $20-$28.83/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChantilly, VA
IndustryEngineering Services
Salary$20–$28.83 Per Hour
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1988
Websitehttp://www.ecslimited.com/

About Company

Why ECS? We have grit. What does that mean for you? We are problem solvers who approach obstacles with a fearless attitude. From trekking knee deep through swamplands to rappelling off of buildings, we do whatever it takes to safely get the job done! We have guts. The footprint of our company allows us to be nimble. With exceptional expertise and locations across the nation, we have the strength to support your project. We are resilient. We will ask the right questions, listen to your concerns and deliver. The opportunities to collaborate and think outside the box are infinite.  We take initiative. The work we do sometimes does not have an easy solution. It takes drive, determination and the ability to connect people and ideas to achieve remarkable results.   We bring tenacity. To put it plainly, we provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and facilities engineering services. From conception to completion, our boots are made for working.

 

To find out more about ECS: www.ecslimited.com

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