Construction Materials Assistant Professional

Construction Materials Assistant Staff Professional

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Professional to join our Knoxville, TN team and advance in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks, including field work alongside other staff members and the early stages of project management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting staff with field tasks supporting various construction materials testing projects;
  Some office work may be performed as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project.
• Field testing of materials including soils and aggregate, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt pavement, and fireproofing.
• Document site observations and results in daily reports using proprietary software for construction materials testing (CMT) projects.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and clients, including keeping entire project team informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested on project sites;
  May require attending project meetings as requested.
• Begin to learn how to classify soil.

Career Development

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED;
  Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience conducting construction materials testing in the field or a lab, or 2 years of relevant experience with a degree.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

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. To learn more, .