Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina. This entry-level role involves field tasks and project management under senior supervision. Responsibilities include collaborating on projects, documenting observations, and assisting with environmental investigations. A Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required, with no prior experience necessary. ECS is a leader in consulting services and offers a dynamic work environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in relevant engineering or environmental field required.
• No experience is necessary for this position.
• Valid driver’s license required if driving for ECS.

Responsibilities

• Interact and collaborate on projects with staff members.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff.
• Document site observations and submit daily reports.
• Assist with remediation system installation and maintenance.

Skills

Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications

Basic knowledge of permitting processes

Interest in project management

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our team. This role performs specific field tasks assigned per project by more senior staff. Your growth in responsibility will come with time and experience. This work will be field based with limited office work as experience is gained. An ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects
• Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested
• Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites daily
• Keep supervisor informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites
• Scheduling, training and oversight of environmental technicians
• Initiate project set up and implementation under the direct supervision of senior staff
• Good understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation sample hold times and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
• Basic knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies
• Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports
• Communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Implement investigation changes in the field as directed by your supervisor
• Work with senior staff to develop an understanding of the relation of field observations and sample results to findings and conclusions in the report
• Assist on Groundwater and soil investigations and media sampling
• Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access with senior oversight
• Assist with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance
• Assist with underground storage tank assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
• No experience needed
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required

Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications
• Basic knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-5

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, click here.