Geotechnical Field Technician

What You'll Do:

• 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

What We're Looking For:

• 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

Who We Are:

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 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 #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

 

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