Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager (Entry-Level)
Required skills
- Civil Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Construction Materials Testing
- Geotechnical Field Work
- Soil Classification
- In-Situ Testing
- Site Observation Documentation
- Drilling Packages
- Utility Clearances
Nice to have
- Professional license
Role summary
ECS is seeking an entry-level Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager to support geotechnical projects. Responsibilities include documenting site observations for construction materials testing (CMT) and geotechnical field work, performing boring and test pit layouts, preparing drilling packages, and conducting geologic history research. The role also involves assisting with the supervision of field crews and performing in-situ testing and soil classification. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a similar field is required. A valid driver's license is also necessary. This is an onsite, full-time position.
Responsibilities
- Primarily involved with assisting staff with field tasks supporting geotechnical projects
- Responsibilities include clearly documenting site observations for both construction materials testing (CMT) and geotechnical field work performed
- Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with limited 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
- No experience required
- Professional license is not required in this position but is necessary to progress in career
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.
Military Qualifications
- The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
- E-5
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), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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.
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