Mechanical Design Engineer Gables Search Group
Pittsburgh, PA6 days ago
- $70,000–$80,000
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Skills
- Biologyunmatched
- Chemistryunmatched
- Civil Engineeringunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Skillsunmatched
- Concreteunmatched
- Construction Materials Testingunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Earth Sciencesunmatched
- Engineering Consultingunmatched
- Green Constructionunmatched
- Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
- Laboratory Testingunmatched
- Material Scienceunmatched
- Microscopic Analysisunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Project Trackingunmatched
- Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
- Structural Engineeringunmatched
- Testingunmatched
Description
Responsibilities
- Perform specific tasks associated with laboratory tests on construction materials under the direction of others.
- Receive samples and label, bag and prepare paperwork for testing operations
- Support project management tracking in ECS software systems
- Perform photographs of samples
- Cut and/or crush concrete samples for test preparation
- Prepare polished sections of concrete for microscopic analysis
- Perform chemistry tests of concrete
- Maintain the laboratory cleanliness and organization
- Notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment
- Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
- Actively pursuing a degree in Earth Sciences, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Civil/Structural Engineering or other degree relevant to the study of building materials.
- Interest in materials science as applied to building materials
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized
- Demonstrates good communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
- Limited knowledge of laboratory equipment and test methods
- Limited knowledge of sample preparation and test methods
- Ability to interpret data and properly record collected information
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Must be able to stand for long periods and lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
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
| 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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