Field Building Science Technician: Testing & Observations

Engineering Consulting Service; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 4% match

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking Building Science + Infrastructure Technicians to perform field tests and observations on construction projects across diverse sites. You will work outdoors and indoors, collect data, and communicate findings to project teams while upholding ECS values.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and progressive learning as you calibrate field equipment and support project meetings with senior staff and clients.

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 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, and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Testing and observations for new construction or built environment, specialized testing, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigation, and related services.
• Perform field and laboratory testing and observations.
• Progressively learn about testing and observations of various systems, indoors and outdoors in varied weather.
• 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.
• Document test results and observations in reports; learn to calibrate and use field equipment and assist with maintenance of equipment.
• Incidental duties may include office clerical tasks and report production assistance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking Building Science + Infrastructure Technicians to perform field tests and observations on construction projects across diverse sites. You will work outdoors and indoors, collect data, and communicate findings to project teams while upholding ECS values.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and progressive learning as you calibrate field equipment and support project meetings with senior staff and clients.