Building Science + Infrastructure Internship (Level 1)

ECS Southwest, LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking a student for field technician work in Austin, TX. The role involves conducting field observations at active facilities and assisting with hands-on building science tasks under supervision.

The position includes performing roofing, waterproofing, fireproofing, EIFS, testing, sampling, and forensic investigations, with collaboration across 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.
• Requires ability to lift 40–70 lbs regularly and up to 85 lbs occasionally.
• Must have reliable transportation to job sites with mileage reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field observations for existing facilities.
• Perform roofing, waterproofing, fireproofing, EIFS, anchor testing, coring, scanning, sampling, leak and forensic investigations.
• Communicate effectively with site contractors, technicians, and project managers.

Skills

Building forensics

Education

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

Job description

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

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 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, clickhere.