Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Geotechnical Assistant, where you'll support field tasks and contribute to exciting geotechnical projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment while working alongside experienced professionals. You'll be documenting site observations, assisting with fieldwork, and gaining valuable insights into the geotechnical engineering field. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for recent graduates looking to kickstart their careers in engineering. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a leading firm in the consulting industry!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

College Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geology required.
• No prior experience needed; valid driver's license required for driving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with geotechnical projects and document site observations.
• Perform boring layouts, prepare drilling packages, and conduct in-situ tests.

Skills

Geotechnical Knowledge

Documentation Skills

Field Research Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Geological Engineering

Bachelor in Geology

Job description

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Who We Are

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 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.