Geotechnical Staff Professional

ECS Ltd • Chantilly, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Primarily involved with multiple or all tasks supporting the preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations with a strong commitment to meet project deadlines
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects
• Prepare both geotechnical and CMT proposals, manage project budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
• Perform research on local geologic history
• Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED