Field Technician: Building Science & Infrastructure

ECS Group of Companies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

ESOP

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee-owned company

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking Building Science + Infrastructure Technicians to perform field tests and observations on projects, both indoors and outdoors, with a strong focus on customer service and ECS Core Values.

You will learn to calibrate field equipment, assist with maintenance, document results, and participate in project meetings with clients and senior staff. A safety-conscious, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or technical degree preferred.
• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Certifications preferred: NRCA, IIBEC, AWCI Certified EIFS Inspector and/or ICC certifications.
• If driving for ECS, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Must lift a minimum of 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven ground, and work at heights.
• Military ranks: E-4 would qualify.

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 is required with other ECS technicians, project managers, principals, clients and other 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. Notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment.
• Incidental duties may include office clerical tasks, report production assistance and other office or lab related tasks.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Field testing

Customer service

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or technical degree in civil/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 projects, both indoors and outdoors, with a strong focus on customer service and ECS Core Values.

You will learn to calibrate field equipment, assist with maintenance, document results, and participate in project meetings with clients and senior staff. A safety-conscious, team-oriented approach is essential.