Facilities Engineering Intern: Field Forensics & Building Science

ECS Group of Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Chantilly, VA seeks an Engineering Field Technician to support field observations at existing facilities and to perform diverse building-science tasks across roofing, waterproofing, fireproofing, EIFS, and related testing.

You will collaborate with site contractors and project managers, while pursuing an engineering-related degree and meeting physical lifting requirements, as needed on the job site.

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
• Ability to lift 40–70 lbs several times daily or up to 85 lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interest in building forensics

Education

Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Building Science or related

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Chantilly, VA seeks an Engineering Field Technician to support field observations at existing facilities and to perform diverse building-science tasks across roofing, waterproofing, fireproofing, EIFS, and related testing.

You will collaborate with site contractors and project managers, while pursuing an engineering-related degree and meeting physical lifting requirements, as needed on the job site.