Construction Materials Assistant Staff Professional

Engineering Consulting Service; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Greensboro is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Professional to grow with a dynamic team. You will learn field testing across soils, aggregate, concrete, and other materials, while supporting project management tasks and client communications.

As experience grows, ECS will support your professional development through training and certification opportunities, with exposure to the full project life cycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; B.S. in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Eng Tech preferred.
• 4 years of field or lab CMT experience, or 2 years with a degree.
• Must lift a minimum of 85 pounds and hold a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Strong communication skills; knowledge of safety and ASTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with field tasks on CMT projects; some office work as you learn.
• Field testing of soils, aggregate, foundations, concrete, masonry, steel, asphalt, and fireproofing.
• Document site observations and results in daily CMT reports using proprietary software.
• Coordinate with colleagues and clients; attend project meetings as requested.
• Learn to classify soil.

Education

High school diploma or GED

B.S. in Engineering, Earth Sciences, or Engineering Technology

Interest in project management and client development

Strong communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Professional to join our Greensboro team and advance in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks, including field work alongside other staff members and the early stages of project management.

• Assisting staff with field tasks supporting various construction materials testing projects; Some office work may be performed as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project.
• Field testing of materials including soils and aggregate, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt pavement, and fireproofing.
• Document site observations and results in daily reports using proprietary software for construction materials testing (CMT) projects.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and clients, including keeping entire project team informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested on project sites; May require attending project meetings as requested.
• Begin to learn how to classify soil.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will:

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience conducting construction materials testing in the field or a lab, or 2 years of relevant experience with a degree.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Must have valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 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 #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, visit our website.