Field Building Science Technician – Construction QA

Engineering Consulting Service; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 4% match

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP

Job summary

Engineering Consulting Service (ECS) in Pittsburgh is seeking Building Science + Infrastructure Technicians to perform field tests and observations on each project, mentored by senior staff. You will work outdoors and indoors, maintaining safety and documenting results for reports.

Responsibilities include supporting testing programs, communicating with project teams, and assisting with calibration of field equipment. A strong customer service mindset aligns with ECS core values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or technical degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering or a related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Professional certifications are preferred but not required, including NRCA, IIBEC, AWCI Certified EIFS Inspector and/or relevant ICC certifications.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds multiple times per day, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven ground through various terrains, and have the ability to perform work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Testing and observations for new construction or the built environment, specialized testing, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigation, and other building science & infrastructure related services.
• Perform field and laboratory testing and observations.
• Progressive learning about testing and observations of various systems while working both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Daily communication with other ECS technicians, project managers, principals, clients and site representatives.
• Attend project meetings with ECS senior staff and/or clients as requested.
• Progressive understanding of systems and structures and the way we observe, test and investigate them. Document test results and observations in reports appropriately.
• Learn to calibrate and use field equipment. Assist with maintenance and organization of field equipment.
• Incidental duties may include office clerical tasks, report production assistance and other office or lab related tasks.
• Other duties as requested.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or technical degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering or a related field

Job description

Engineering Consulting Service (ECS) in Pittsburgh is seeking Building Science + Infrastructure Technicians to perform field tests and observations on each project, mentored by senior staff. You will work outdoors and indoors, maintaining safety and documenting results for reports.

Responsibilities include supporting testing programs, communicating with project teams, and assisting with calibration of field equipment. A strong customer service mindset aligns with ECS core values.