Facilities Internship (Level 1)

Engineering Consulting Service; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks a student-intern/entry-level team member to assist on field observations for existing facilities in the Pittsburgh area. You will participate in roofing, waterproofing, fireproofing, EIFS work, and related investigations under supervision.

The role emphasizes building forensics, mechanical systems, and structural understanding, with opportunities to interact with project managers and site crews. Transportation to job sites is required.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field.
• Interest in building forensics, mechanical systems, and structures.
• Must be able to lift 40–70 lbs multiple times a day or up to 85 lbs to waist height.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field observations associated with existing facilities.
• Perform roofing, waterproofing, fireproofing, EIFS, anchor testing, coring, sampling, and forensic investigations.
• Communicate effectively with site contractors, technicians, and project managers.

Skills

Building forensics

Mechanical systems

Structures

Education

Engineering-related degree (Assoc/Bach/Master)

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

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.