Geotechnical Assistant Professional

Responsibilities

• Primarily involved with assisting staff with field tasks supporting geotechnical projects
• Some office work will be performed as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project
• Documenting site observations for geotechnical field work and any construction materials testing (CMT) work performed
• Field responsibilities may include assisting with or performing the following with 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
• Office responsibilities may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision for training and development purposes:
  • Reduction of geotechnical field data
  • Assisting with tasks supporting management of projects with respect to budget and collection efforts
  • Assisting with tasks supporting the preparation of reports, proposals, and invoicing

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred
• 2 years of related experience
• Certifications are required for all types of testing performed. Any applicable certifications are required in accordance with the Technician Certification and Pay Policy.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.

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 #66 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

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