Responsibilities
No experience necessary, paid training is provided, and we pay your certification fees!
ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Technician to join our Chantilly team. We offer opportunities for growth in this role with additional incentives as you earn your certifications. No prior experience is needed, as you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks in our concrete and soils laboratories.
Responsibilities
Performs basic laboratory tests on construction material samples under supervision
Assists with sample preparation and testing procedures
Compiles test results, data input, data processing, and other administrative duties
Performs soils laboratory testing including but not limited to, with some supervision:
Atterberg limits
Gradation analyses
Swell testing
Moisture content testing
Visual classifications (begin to learn)
Unconfined compressive strength testing of soil and rock
Standard and modified proctor testing
Performs concrete laboratory testing including but not limited to, with some supervision:
Stripping and labeling samples
Setting samples for curing
Monitoring daily temperature logs
Breaking of samples
Assists in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment
Supports calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Maintains calibration records and documentation in accordance with QA/QC and accreditation requirements
Notifies supervisors of damaged or missing equipment
Assists with additional laboratory functions and occasional fieldwork as needed
Career Development
As your experience grows, ECS will:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
0 years of related experience
High school diploma or GED required
Obtain lab certifications applicable to the lab work performed as per the ECS Technician Certification Policy
If work is performed in both soils and concrete labs, certifications are required for both laboratories
Strong communication and basic math skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in data recording
Dependable, self-motivated, and responsible work ethic
Ability to follow directions and work under close supervision
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per day
Military Qualifications:
The expected pay range for this role and location is $18-$20/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.
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