Geotechnical Field Technician
Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment
Laying out borings and test pits with conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Observing and classifying test pits and performing hang auger borings
Being involved in site seismic testing and Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing
Classifying samples obtained from drilling operations
Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil
Routine field and laboratory tests
High school diploma or GED; BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred
0 - 2 years of experience
Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
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 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.
We are 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.