Facilities Co-Op

ECS Group of Companies; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking a student intern in Maryland to assist with field observations at existing facilities and a range of building science services. You will work with engineers and project managers, attending meetings and supporting proposal preparation.

Ideal candidates are actively pursuing an engineering- or building-science-related degree, with an interest in building forensics and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related degree
• Interest in building forensics, mechanical systems, and structures
• Previous internship experience would go a long way
• 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

Responsibilities

• Conducting field observations associated with existing facilities
• Performing facilities related services including roofing and waterproofing, fireproofing and fire stopping, EIFS, anchor testing, coring, scanning, material sampling, leak investigations, and forensic investigations
• Interacting and communicating effectively with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers
• Attending project meetings and assisting in project resolutions
• Assisting with preparation of proposals
• Assisting with the resolution of both technical and administrative project issues
• Assisting with scheduling, training, and oversight of field staff

Job description

• Conducting field observations associated with existing facilities
• Performing facilities related services including roofing and waterproofing, fireproofing and fire stopping, 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
• Attending project meetings and assisting in project resolutions
• Assisting with preparation of proposals
• Assisting with the resolution of both technical and administrative project issues
• Assisting with scheduling, training, and oversight of field staff

• Conducting field observations associated with existing facilities
• Performing facilities related services including roofing and waterproofing, fireproofing and fire stopping, 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
• Attending project meetings and assisting in project resolutions
• Assisting with preparation of proposals
• Assisting with the resolution of both technical and administrative project issues
• Assisting with scheduling, training, and oversight of field staff

• Actively pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related degree
• Interest in building forensics, mechanical systems, and structures
• Previous internship experience would go a long way
• 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

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.