Environmental Staff Project Manager - Water Treatment

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Staff Project Manager to join our Water Solutions team. This role performs specific field tasks assigned per project by more senior staff. Your growth in responsibility will come with time and experience. This work will be field based with limited office work as experience is gained. An ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

About ECS Water Solutions 

ECS’s Water Solutions group provides design, operation, and management of groundwater, surface water, and construction dewatering treatment systems. The team delivers turnkey solutions — from permitting and design through startup, optimization, and long-term system maintenance — helping clients comply with environmental regulations and achieve cost-effective, sustainable outcomes. 
 
You’ll join a collaborative team of environmental engineers and scientists supporting projects across ECS’s national footprint. Our systems treat a variety of contaminants of concern and support both temporary construction-phase and permanent remediation applications. 

Responsibilities

• Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects
• Collect, compile, and analyze water quality data from groundwater and surface water monitoring events
• Input and manage water quality data in project databases and prepare data summary tables and figures
• Support preparation of water quality monitoring reports and regulatory submittals using field and analytical data
• Maintain accurate field records and chain-of-custody documentation for laboratory samples
• Attend project meetings with senior staff and assist with resolutions to technical and administrative problems
• Begin to learn about marketing and business development with a focus on building your client database and maintaining regular client contacts
• Begin to learn how to manage project budgets and the need for change orders. Prepare invoices and assist with collection efforts
• Scheduling, training and oversight of subordinate staff members
• Basic ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. Consult with your supervisor to help prioritize tasks on a daily basis
• Develop management capabilities of environmental projects including the application of technical support, with supervisory input as needed
• Assist with preparation of proposals for training and developmental purposes
• Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis and provide recommendations in collaboration with senior staff
• Initiate project set up and implementation under the direct supervision of senior staff
• Good understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation sample hold times and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
• Basic knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies
• Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports
• Communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Implement investigation changes in the field as directed by your supervisor
• Work with senior staff to develop an understanding of the relation of field observations and sample results to findings and conclusions in the report
• Assist on Groundwater and soil investigations and media sampling
• Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access with senior oversight
• Assist with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance
• Assist with underground storage tank assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting

• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental consulting, with hands-on field experience including site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, and environmental investigations
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
• Basic knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains.

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-5

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.