Geotechnical Field Technician

Responsibilities

• Layout of borings and test pits using conventional surveying and GPS.
• Observe and classify test pits and soils, perform hand auger borings, DCP testing, soil logging, and related geotechnical field work.
• Classify samples from drilling operations and reduce GPS and other geotechnical data for utilization and production.
• Perform routine field and laboratory tests under the direction of staff professionals/project managers.
• Assist in more complex tasks, calculations, data reduction of test results, and drafting as required.
• Work primarily on active construction sites, observing, testing, sampling, and inspecting soil, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement.
• Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers.
• Possibly perform department administrative duties and work in the construction materials testing department.
• Undergo training in ECS methodology to document findings according to accepted engineering practice and gain a sound understanding of construction practices.
• Engage in continuous skill development through internal and external training programs and certifications (ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, IIBEC, State DOTs, WACEL, etc.).

The employee will be regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions such as wet or humid environments, extreme cold or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. Noise levels will typically be moderate to moderately loud. The employee may also be exposed to high, precarious places. Some weekend and overtime work and overnight travel may be required.

Physically, the role involves long-term standing, repetitive motions, handling, reaching, climbing, balancing, crouching, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and sitting. The employee must have the ability to see and smell, with close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to focus. Driving hundreds of miles per day may be required.

Lifting requirements: regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds (soil and concrete tests), frequently lift or move 60–80 pounds (soil, sand samples, nuclear density equipment), occasionally move more than 100 pounds (loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples). Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• High school diploma or GED; BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Capability to carry 40–70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lift 85 lbs to waist height.

• E‑4 military rank will qualify for this position if education requirements are met.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.