Engineering Consulting Services

Engineering consulting, geotechnical, environmental, testing services

Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager

Environmental EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$20 - $24 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or another degree relevant to environmental consulting.
Zero years of related experience.
A valid driver's license is required when driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
Basic knowledge of environmental permitting processes, regulations, and test methods.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop professionally.
Basic decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work outdoors in varying site conditions.
Ability to lift and carry field equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow applicable local and state laws, driving regulations, and company policies.
U.S. military rank E-5 qualifies if the education requirements are also met.

Responsibilities

Assist with groundwater, soil, and media sampling investigations.
Support boring layouts and evaluate site access under oversight.
Assist with installation, operation, and maintenance of remediation systems.
Support underground storage tank assessments.
Document site conditions and communicate findings to supervisors.
Collaborate with staff on environmental projects.
Attend project meetings with senior staff and participate in project discussions.
Interface with contractors, clients, and site personnel during field activities.
Communicate daily with project teams and keep supervisors informed of site conditions and project needs.
Implement field tasks and project activities as directed by senior staff.
Assist with scheduling, training, and oversight of environmental technicians.
Support project setup and implementation under supervision.
Collect, document, and report field observations accurately.
Assist with environmental sampling, data collection, and analysis.
Support preparation of reports, calculations, and project documentation.
Participate in project coordination, including tracking tasks and deliverables.
Assist with proposal preparation and project planning activities.
Perform additional technical and project support duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager supports environmental consulting projects through fieldwork, data collection, analysis, and project coordination activities. This role provides foundational experience in environmental consulting services, including due diligence, assessment, remediation, and compliance. The Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager develops technical competency, project understanding, and early project management skills under supervision while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

Assists with groundwater, soil, and media sampling investigations
Supports boring layouts and evaluates site access with oversight
Assists with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance
Supports underground storage tank (UST) assessments
Documents site conditions and communicates findings to supervisors
Interacts and collaborates with staff members on a variety of environmental projects
Attends project meetings with senior staff and participates in project discussions
Interfaces with contractors, clients, and site personnel during field activities
Communicates daily with project teams and keeps supervisors informed of site conditions and project needs
Implements field tasks and project activities as directed by senior staff
Assists with scheduling, training, and oversight of environmental technicians
Supports project setup and implementation under supervision
Collects, documents, and reports field observations accurately
Assists with environmental sampling, data collection, and analysis
Supports preparation of reports, calculations, and project documentation
Participates in project coordination, including tracking tasks and deliverables
Assists with proposal preparation and project planning activities
Performs additional technical and project support duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
0 years of related experience
If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
Basic knowledge of environmental permitting processes, regulations, and test methods
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop professionally
Basic decision-making and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in outdoor environments and varying site conditions
Ability to lift and carry field equipment (~40 lbs)
Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow all local and state laws, road/driving regulations, and Company policies

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":

The expected pay range for this role and location is $20-$24/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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.

About the Company

Engineering Consulting Services

Engineering consulting, geotechnical, environmental, testing services

ECS provides engineering consulting in geotechnical, environmental, construction materials testing/inspection, and facilities engineering. It operates nationwide through subsidiaries under ECS Group of Companies, with 3,000+ employees and 100+ offices. It differentiates itself as an employee-owned firm with a large regional footprint and a focus on delivering on time, under budget, and with value. Its goal is to deliver high-quality services and earn recognition for practical results and strong client relationships, evidenced by repeat business and referrals.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 1988

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