Job Description
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all necessary existing and developmental tasks in support of the Materials Science Laboratory and project material related investigations.
- Learn and perform industry standard laboratory test methods following strict quality and documentation requirements and good laboratory practices.
- Responsible for complying with corporate-level and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS) related policies and procedures; including adoption, implementation, and enforcement.
- Responsible for obtaining and maintaining appropriate lab-testing related certifications by external certifying agencies for the defined scope.
- Provide training to incoming junior level staff.
- Collaborate with in-house engineers, architects, and other technical professionals.
- Assist with the organization and operation of the laboratory including but not limited to tracking of equipment calibration and laboratory comsumable supplies
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor of science in Geology, Physical Science, Civil Engineering or a related field with coursework in mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry.
- No experience required.
- Experience preparing specimens for microscopy such as thin sections and use of a stereo-optical microscope, polarized light microscope, or scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), is preferred.
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
- Ability to identify minerals and classify rock types
- Experience or familiarity with the operation and maintenance of optical microscopes and scanning electron microscopes
- Experience or familiarity with thin section preparation techniques
- Intellectual curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and strong motivation to learn
- Ability to work effectively in teams, with peers, and independently
- Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented
- Good organization skills and ability to prioritize mulitple tasks
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite and image collection and processing tools/software
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 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Website | http://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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