Geotechnical Field Technician

Position & Office Overview

As a Geotechnical Field Technician, you understand the true meaning of hard work. You are smart, strong, and willing to get dirty. Both your internal project managers and external clients are pleased with your evaluations, since documentation is something you take pride in. You go above and beyond in order to ensure that the client receives a quality evaluation and report. Need a little extra training?  No worries, we offer paid certifications. We believe our technicians are worth it - and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want. 

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment

• Laying out borings and test pits with conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

• Observing and classifying test pits and performing hang auger borings

• Being involved in site seismic testing and Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing

• Classifying samples obtained from drilling operations

• Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil

• Performing routine field and laboratory tests

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred

• 0 – 2 years of experience

• Position requires carrying 40 – 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-4

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.