What You'll Do:
Responsibilities
- Assists with installation of geotechnical and geophysical instrumentation on project sites
- Supports monitoring activities using instruments such as inclinometers, total stations, prisms, leveling equipment, water level meters, and seismographs
- Performs routine monitoring and field data collection under supervision
- Communicates daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers regarding site conditions
- Reports changes in site conditions or additional testing needs to supervisors
- Assists in attending project meetings with senior staff as requested
- Documents field observations and prepares daily field reports accurately
- Supports basic calculations, data reduction, and documentation tasks
- Uses electronic devices for data entry, reporting, and communication
- Assists with organization, maintenance, and tracking of field equipment
- Notifies supervisors of damaged or missing equipment
- Assists with related geotechnical field or office tasks (e.g., layout, soil classification, basic testing support)
- Performs other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- 0 years of related experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- An Associate's degree in science, engineering, or a related field is a plus
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented work ethic
- Basic math skills
- Ability to follow directions and work under close supervision
- Basic proficiency with electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops)
- Ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering or construction plans
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in field environments
- Ability to lift up to 85 pounds multiple times per day
- Willingness to travel, including overnight and extended assignments
Military Qualifications
- The following US Military ranks would qualify for this position:
The expected pay range for this role and location is $20-$28.83/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
Who We Are:
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.