Environmental Technician (Asbestos, IAQ, Lead)
About the role
The Environmental Technician performs field-based environmental sampling, monitoring, and assessment activities in support of environmental consulting projects. This role develops foundational technical skills through hands-on fieldwork and supports project teams with data collection, documentation, and reporting. The Environmental Technician works under supervision while progressing toward independent field execution and demonstrating ECS Core Values. 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.
Responsibilities
- Performs and supports field sampling of various environmental media (soil, groundwater, air, etc.)
- Works in both indoor and outdoor environments under varying site conditions
- Communicates daily with technicians, project managers, and site personnel as directed
- Attends project meetings with senior staff as requested
- Assists with data collection, basic calculations, and documentation activities
- Prepares clear and accurate daily field reports describing site activities and observations
- Learns to calibrate, operate, and maintain field