Facilities Science Intern: Field Research & Building Forensics

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

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.