Geotechnical Field Technician

Office Responsibilities

Classification of samples obtained from drilling operations, reduction of GPS and other geotechnical data for utilization and production.

Geotechnical Field Work

• Layout of borings and test pits by both conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems [GPS]
• Observation and classification of test pits and soils
• The performance of hand auger borings
• DCP testing
• Soil logging
• Other geotechnical field work

Department Administrative Duties

May also work in the construction materials testing department.

Construction Materials Testing Department

May also include department administrative duties.

Field Work

Work primarily on active construction sites involved with field observation, testing, sampling and inspection of soil, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and structural steel placement.

Supervision and Training

Under the direction of staff professionals/project managers, you will perform routine field and/or laboratory tests and assist in more complex tasks, as required. May be involved with calculations and data reduction of test results and drafting, as required.

Communication

Daily communication is required with site contractors, other technicians and project managers.

Training and Certification

ECS will train candidates in our methodology to perform observations, inspections and testing of building/construction projects and to document findings in accordance with accepted engineering practice, but you should have a sound understanding of construction practices. As experience increases, ECS will encourage and aid technicians in increasing level of competence and skills through both internal and external training programs of certification provided by ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, IIBEC, various State DOT’s, WACEL and others, as appropriate.

Work Environment

The employee will be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. Noise levels will typically be moderate to moderately loud. You may also be exposed to high, precarious places. Some weekend and overtime work may be required; overnight travel may be required with this position.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting - The employee will regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40 pounds [soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus]; frequently lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds [soils and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment]; and occasionally move more than 100 pounds [such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples].

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred
• 0 - 2 years of experience

Military Qualifications

The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications": E-4

About the Company

ECS of America, Inc. (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.