Geotechnical Assistant Project Manager; Entry-Level

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

• 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.

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025). ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.