Facilities Intern — Field Observations & Building Forensics

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

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies offers opportunities for students pursuing engineering-related degrees to gain hands-on field experience with facility assessments and construction materials expertise. You will perform a range of services including roofing, waterproofing, EIFS, anchor testing, coring, scanning, sampling, and forensic investigations while collaborating with site contractors and project managers.

Ideal candidates are actively pursuing an engineering, architecture, or building science degree

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.
• Physically able to lift 40–70 lbs multiple times daily or up to 85 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field observations of existing facilities.
• Provide facilities-related services (roofing, waterproofing, EIFS, anchor testing, coring, scanning, sampling, leak and forensic investigations).
• Communicate effectively with site contractors, technicians, and project managers.

Skills

Building forensics

Mechanical systems

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Building Science degree

Job description

ECS Group of Companies offers opportunities for students pursuing engineering-related degrees to gain hands-on field experience with facility assessments and construction materials expertise. You will perform a range of services including roofing, waterproofing, EIFS, anchor testing, coring, scanning, sampling, and forensic investigations while collaborating with site contractors and project managers.

Ideal candidates are actively pursuing an engineering, architecture, or building science degree