Water Treatment Field Technician

Responsibilities

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our Water Solutions team. This role performs specific field tasks assigned by others on water‑treatment projects of moderate complexity. Work will be primarily field based and some travel will be expected. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and a strong understanding of ECS Core Values.

• Field sampling of various media while working both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Daily communication with other ECS technicians, project managers, and site representatives.
• Attend and participate in project meetings with senior staff as requested.
• May be involved with calculations and data reduction of test results, drafting and other administrative duties, as required.
• Demonstrate the ability to calibrate and use field equipment and document readings appropriately.
• Incidental duties include office clerical tasks, report production assistance and other office‑related tasks.
• Support pilot tests, treatability studies, and system startups.
• Perform installation and commissioning of treatment systems and related remediation equipment.
• Communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Determine the appropriate modifications to investigation, discuss them with your supervisor and implement them in the field.
• May be expected to train and mentor other ECS technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a relevant role such as field technician or environmental technician.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites – mileage will be reimbursed.
• Maintain OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification.

• Good knowledge of environmental principles, applications, and testing standards.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds several times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains.
• Ability to complete daily field reports detailing site activities and observations with directions and training provided.
• Basic understanding of advanced in‑situ and ex‑situ remediation technologies (e.g., bioremediation, chemical oxidation/reduction, PFAS treatment).
• Limited understanding of hydrogeologic and chemical processes governing contaminant behavior.

The following US Military ranks would qualify for this position:

• E-4

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.