Senior Construction Materials Field Technician

Responsibilities

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ECS Limited offers a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Field Technician to join our McKinney team. We provide professional development opportunities and incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience.

In this role, you'll collaborate and develop with experienced project management professionals to perform a variety of tasks in the Field Services department.

• Field Activities
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  Perform observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement on construction sites.
• Testing Procedures
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  Conduct routine field tests for soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement using various methodologies and testing equipment.
• Data Collection
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  Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections; draft and other administrative duties as required; prepare field reports that document site observations.
• Communication
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  Maintain daily communication with site contractors, technicians, and project managers; keep supervisors and project teams informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested; attend project meetings as requested.
• Training and Development
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  Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

• Support you in further enhancing your professional skills.
• Encourage continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others.

• 2+ years of related experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have and be willing to maintain current basic level certifications and an additional 2 advanced certifications.
• OSHA 10 is a plus.
• Position requires carrying 40–70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Must provide suitable transportation for use on job sites – mileage will be reimbursed.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Excellent understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
• Strong math skills with the ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.

ECS Group of Companies, founded in 1988, raises the standards of professional engineering consulting. With more than 3,000 employees in over 100 offices and testing facilities coast‑to‑coast, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. 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 the Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

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