Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A geotechnical consulting firm in Texas seeks a new graduate to assist with field tasks and document site observations for geotechnical projects. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Geological Engineering. No experience is required, but a valid driver's license is needed for driving duties. This position offers a great entry point into the engineering consulting industry alongside a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering required.
• No prior experience necessary for this position.
• Valid driver's license required if driving for ECS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and document field tasks for geotechnical projects.
• Perform boring and test pit layouts as necessary.
• Classify soils and keep project staff informed of site conditions.

Skills

Site observation documentation

Field project assistance

Soil classification

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology

Job description

Overview

Primarily involved with assisting staff with field tasks supporting geotechnical projects. Responsibilities include clearly documenting site observations for both construction materials testing (CMT) and geotechnical field work performed.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with field tasks supporting geotechnical projects
• Clearly document site observations for CMT and geotechnical field work
• With limited supervision, assist with or perform the following: perform boring and test pit layouts; prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances; perform research on local geologic history; assist with supervision of field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues; perform in-situ testing; classify soils; keep project staff informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• No experience required
• Professional license is not required in this position but is necessary to progress in career
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-5

About ECS

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.