Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Clearly document site observations for construction materials testing and geotechnical field work
• Assist with or perform the following tasks with limited supervision:
• Perform boring and test pit layouts
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
• Research local geologic history
• Auxiliary supervision of field work performed by drilling/test pit crews
• Resolve rig access issues
• Perform in-situ testing
• Classify soils
• Inform project staff of changing site conditions and additional testing requests

Requirements

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar
• No prior experience required
• Professional license is not required at this time but necessary for career progression
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
• Military qualifications: E-5 ranks from ECS Group of Companies qualify for this position if they meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications"

Qualifications

• ECS was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting
• ECS is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services
• ECS is employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast
• ECS is 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)

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, visit: www.ecslimited.com.