Building Science + Infrastructure Consulting Internship (Level 1)

ECS Group of Companies; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Cleveland, Ohio invites a motivated student or early-career engineer to assist with field observations of existing facilities and building science projects. You will gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include roofing, waterproofing, fireproofing, EIFS, testing, coring, sampling, leak investigations, and forensic studies, while coordinating with site contractors and project managers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field.
• Interest in building forensics, mechanical systems, and structures.
• Must be able to lift 40–70 lbs several times a day, occasional 85 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation to job sites; mileage will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field observations of existing facilities.
• Perform facilities-related services including roofing, waterproofing, fireproofing, EIFS, anchor testing, coring, scanning, sampling, leak investigations, and forensic investigations.
• Interact and communicate effectively with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers.

Skills

Building forensics interest

Mechanical systems

Team communication

Education

Pursuing Associate/Bachelor/Master in Engineering/Architecture/Building Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conducting field observations associated with existing facilities
• Performing facilities related services including roofing and waterproofing, fireproofing and firestopping, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), anchor testing, coring, scanning, material sampling, leak investigations, and forensic investigations
• Interacting and communicating effectively with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers

• Conducting field observations associated with existing facilities
• Performing facilities related services including roofing and waterproofing, fireproofing and firestopping, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), anchor testing, coring, scanning, material sampling, leak investigations, and forensic investigations
• Interacting and communicating effectively with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related degree
• Interest in building forensics, mechanical systems, and structures
• Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
• Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - mileage will be reimbursed

Company Information

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 3,00 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 #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.