Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$35 Per Hour
SKILLS
Boring, Civil Engineering, Compensation Management, Construction Materials Testing, Consulting, Documentation, Drilling, Driver's License, Engineering Consulting, Geological Engineering, Green Construction, On Site Support, People Management, Project/Program Management, Soil Mechanics, Soil Science, Testing
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
8 days ago

Responsibilities

  • Primarily involved with assisting staff with field tasks supporting geotechnical projects
  • Responsibilities include clearly documenting site observations for both construction materials testing (CMT) and geotechnical field work performed
  • Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with limited supervision:
  • Perform boring and test pit layouts
  • Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
  • Perform research on local geologic history
  • Assist with supervision of field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues.
  • Perform in-situ testing
  • Classify soils
  • Keep project staff informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
  • No experience required
  • Professional license is not required in this position but is necessary to progress in career
  • If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

Military Qualifications

  • The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
  • E-5

The expected pay range for this role and location is $25-$35/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

About Us

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.

About the Company

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Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

Why ECS? We have grit. What does that mean for you? We are problem solvers who approach obstacles with a fearless attitude. From trekking knee deep through swamplands to rappelling off of buildings, we do whatever it takes to safely get the job done! We have guts. The footprint of our company allows us to be nimble. With exceptional expertise and locations across the nation, we have the strength to support your project. We are resilient. We will ask the right questions, listen to your concerns and deliver. The opportunities to collaborate and think outside the box are infinite.  We take initiative. The work we do sometimes does not have an easy solution. It takes drive, determination and the ability to connect people and ideas to achieve remarkable results.   We bring tenacity. To put it plainly, we provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and facilities engineering services. From conception to completion, our boots are made for working.

 

To find out more about ECS: www.ecslimited.com

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.ecslimited.com/