Geotechnical Assistant Staff Professional

Engineering Consulting Services • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred
• 2 years of related experience
• Certifications are required for all types of testing performed
• Any applicable certifications are required in accordance with the Technician Certification and Pay Policy
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Responsibilities

• Primarily involved with assisting staff with field tasks supporting geotechnical projects
• Some office work will be performed as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project
• Documenting site observations for geotechnical field work and any construction materials testing (CMT) work performed
• Field responsibilities may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision: Perform boring and test pit layouts
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
• Perform research on local geologic history
• Assist with supervision of field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
• Perform in-situ testing
• Classify soils
• Keep project staff informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites
• Office responsibilities may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision for training and development purposes: Reduction of geotechnical field data
• Assisting with tasks supporting management of projects with respect to budget and collection efforts
• Assisting with tasks supporting the preparation of reports, proposals, and invoicing

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees