Geotechnical Field Technician

Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Acceptance Testing, Boring, Civil Engineering, Consulting, Documentation, Drilling, Engineering Consulting, Field Trials, GPS (Global Positioning System), Green Construction, High School Diploma, Laboratory Testing, Military, Mobile Devices, On Site Support, Project/Program Management, Sampling Inspection, Surveying, Test Equipment, Testing
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position & Office Overview

As a Geotechnical Field Technician, you understand the true meaning of hard work. You are smart, strong, and willing to get dirty. Both your internal project managers and external clients are pleased with your evaluations, since documentation is something you take pride in. You go above and beyond in order to ensure that the client receives a quality evaluation and report. Need a little extra training? No worries, we offer paid certifications. We believe our technicians are worth it - and thats why youll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company youll want.

Responsibilities

  • Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment
  • Laying out borings and test pits with conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
  • Observing and classifying test pits and performing hang auger borings
  • Being involved in site seismic testing and Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing
  • Classifying samples obtained from drilling operations
  • Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil
  • Performing routine field and laboratory tests

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED; BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred
  • 0 - 2 years of experience

Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.

Military Qualifications

The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":

  • E-4

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 #66 in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Records Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Groups 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.

About the Company

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Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

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

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.ecslimited.com/