Liner Inspector Team Leader

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Certified Liner Inspector to join our team to support field inspection and quality assurance for geomembrane liner installations throughout Alabama. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all liner systems are installed according to design specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This role requires travel to job sites across the state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of liner inspectors and be the primary point of contact for liner inspections.
• Conduct visual and instrument-based inspections of geomembrane liner installations at construction and remediation sites.
• Monitor and document the liner deployment, seaming, testing, and anchoring processes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Use nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques (e.g., air pressure tests, vacuum box tests) to inspect seam quality.
• Maintain daily logs, photographs, inspection forms, and quality control records.
• Collaborate with construction crews, project managers, and third-party contractors to ensure successful liner installation.
• Report any deficiencies or non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards at job sites.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Must have and be willing to maintain basic certifications.
• Advanced certifications may be required based on the work performed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Good understanding of construction materials testing principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards.
• Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results.

Military Qualifications:

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and certification requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-5

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.