Structural Staff Associate

ECS Ltd•Chantilly, VA

16h•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

ECS is seeking a Structural Staff Associate to join our Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will support structural engineering and consulting projects while developing skills in field investigations, structural assessments, testing, technical analysis, and report preparation. You will work closely with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to evaluate existing structures, investigate performance concerns, support repair and rehabilitation projects, and assist with construction quality across a variety of facility types. This position provides hands-on field experience and technical training while building a strong foundation in structural engineering and consulting within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
1 - 2 years of related experience required.
Certifications may be required depending on the type of testing performed.
Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
Property Condition Assessment training recommended.

Responsibilities

Learn how to perform building science & infrastructure related testing and consulting services.
Demonstrate an understanding of sample collection techniques, testing methods, and applicable federal, state, and local codes related to structural work.
Under the direction of senior staff, perform field testing projects (such as anchor bolt testing, bond testing, GPR, coring, chipping, sample extraction, sounding, and other field testing), structural assessments, structural designs, and construction administration services (including RFI responses, shop drawing review, budget updates, and owner meetings).
Basic understanding of sample collection (concrete, masonry, steel, wood) techniques, minimum sizes, handling and preparation.
Basic understanding of testing techniques (anchor pull test, carbon fiber, bond test, GPR, sounding, half-cell, etc.).
Basic knowledge of federal, state and local codes, laws and guidelines for structural work. Begin to understand their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
Supervise field testing projects such as anchor bolt testing, bond testing, GPR, coring, chipping, sample extraction, sounding, and other field testing as directed.
Under the direction of senior staff, perform structural assessments as directed. May begin to supervise junior staff performing structural assessments.
Assist with project budgets, change orders, and invoicing, and proactively communicate testing or budget concerns to your supervisor.
Promptly communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Determine the appropriate modifications to investigations, discuss them with your supervisor and implement them in the field.
Perform or supervise junior staff performing construction administration services (RFI response, shop drawing review, budget updates, owner meetings, etc.) as directed.
Review drawings, RFI's and other communication before issuance. Consider financial and logistical impact of decisions and provide timely responses.
Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects and attend project meetings with senior staff to assist with resolutions to technical and administrative problems.
Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites and promptly communicate changing site conditions to your supervisor.
Begin to learn marketing and business development with a focus on building your client database and maintaining regular client contacts.
Collaborate with senior staff to prepare building science & infrastructure reports and develop an understanding of the relationship between field observations, test results, and report conclusions.
Possess basic technical writing skills and continue developing report writing under the direction of supervisors and Principal reviewers.
Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports.
Other duties as assigned.