Field Building Science Technician

Engineering Consulting Service; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program

401(k) with up to 4% match

Tuition Assistance Program

Competitive salary and bonuses

Job summary

Engineering Consulting Service seeks Building Science + Infrastructure Technicians to perform routine field tests and observations on ECS projects. Work is field-based with a strong customer service focus and alignment to ECS Core Values.

You will learn to calibrate field equipment, document results, and communicate with project teams. The role supports maintenance of gear and may involve office or lab tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or technical degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Professional certifications are preferred but not required (NRCA, IIBEC, AWCI EIFS Inspector, ICC).
• Must have valid driver’s license if driving for ECS subsidiary.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing and observations on ECS projects.
• Observe and perform routine tests in building science and infrastructure-related services.
• Communicate daily with ECS technicians, project managers, principals, clients, and site representatives.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff and clients as required.
• Document test results and observations in reports.
• Calibrate and use field equipment; assist with maintenance and organization of equipment.

Skills

Field testing

Customer service

Observations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or technical degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

NRCA

IIBEC

AWCI Certified EIFS Inspector

ICC certifications

Job description

Engineering Consulting Service seeks Building Science + Infrastructure Technicians to perform routine field tests and observations on ECS projects. Work is field-based with a strong customer service focus and alignment to ECS Core Values.

You will learn to calibrate field equipment, document results, and communicate with project teams. The role supports maintenance of gear and may involve office or lab tasks as needed.