Facilities Internship (Level 1)

Engineering Consulting Service; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking a field-oriented candidate in Chantilly, VA to support facilities investigations and related services at existing sites. You’ll gain hands-on experience with roofing, waterproofing, EIFS, anchor testing, coring, scanning, sampling, leak investigations and forensic studies.

You will collaborate with site contractors, technicians, and project managers, while pursuing an engineering-related degree.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related degree.
• Interest in building forensics, mechanical systems, and structures.
• 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

• Conduct field observations associated with existing facilities.
• Performing facilities related services including roofing and waterproofing, fireproofing and firestopping, 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

Skills

Field observations

Effective communication

Interest in building forensics

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering/Architecture/Building Science

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Conducting field observations associated with existing facilities
• Performing facilities related services including roofing and waterproofing, fireproofing and firestopping, 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

The expected pay range for this role and location is $18-$20/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

What We’re Looking For

• Actively pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related degree
• Interest in building forensics, mechanical systems, and structures
• 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

Who We Are

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. To learn more, click here.