Structural Staff Professional

ECS Ltd•Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

ECS is hiring a Structural Staff Professional for its Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Chantilly, Virginia. The role involves hands-on field investigations, testing, reporting, project support, and collaboration with senior staff and multidisciplinary teams to provide consulting services to a range of facilities and clients. Under senior staff direction, the professional performs and may supervise field testing and structural assessments, supports structural design and construction administration, and contributes to project management, client communication, and technical reporting. The position also includes developing marketing and business-development skills and maintaining client contacts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in building science and infrastructure consulting, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience (for example, a four-year degree plus 1 year of experience or an associate degree plus 3 years of experience).
Valid driver's license if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, and work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
Experience with non-destructive testing.
Professional certifications such as NRCA/RCI, AWCI, Certified EIFS Inspector, ICC, IIBEC, or Certified Installer/Applicator.
Property Condition Assessment training is recommended.
Additional training and/or certifications as assigned by a supervisor.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform building science and infrastructure testing and consulting services.
Perform field testing, including anchor bolt and bond testing, GPR, coring, chipping, sample extraction, sounding, and other testing, under senior staff direction; supervise field testing as directed.
Apply sample collection and testing techniques for materials including concrete, masonry, steel, and wood.
Develop knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, and guidelines for structural work and their implications for findings and conclusions.
Perform structural assessments and support structural designs under senior staff direction; potentially supervise junior staff performing assessments.
Assist with project budgets, change orders, and invoicing, and communicate testing or budget concerns to supervisors.
Communicate changing site conditions, discuss their implications for investigations, determine appropriate modifications with a supervisor, and implement them in the field.
Perform or supervise construction administration services, including RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, budget updates, and owner meetings.
Review drawings, RFIs, and other communications before issuance, considering financial and logistical impacts and providing timely responses.
Collaborate with staff on projects and attend meetings with senior staff to help resolve technical and administrative problems.
Interface with contractors and other site personnel and promptly communicate changing site conditions to supervisors.
Develop marketing and business-development skills, build a client database, and maintain regular client contacts.
Collaborate with senior staff on building science and infrastructure reports, connecting field observations and test results to report conclusions.
Develop technical writing and report-writing skills under supervisor and Principal reviewer direction.
Document field observations clearly and submit daily reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.