Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager (Entry-Level)

Engineering Consulting Services Limited; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking a candidate to assist with geotechnical projects. Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with no prior experience required. Responsibilities include documenting site observations, preparing drilling packages, and supporting field tasks. A valid driver's license is needed for those driving on behalf of the firm. The company offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar required.
• No prior experience needed.
• Valid driver’s license required if driving for the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with field tasks for geotechnical projects.
• Document site observations for construction materials testing and geotechnical work.
• Prepare drilling packages and research local geologic history.

Skills

Field tasks support for geotechnical projects

Soil classification

In-situ testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

What You'll Do

• 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
• Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with limited supervision:
  • 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Who We Are

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, clickhere.