Geotechnical Co-Op

Engineering Consulting Service; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a detail‑oriented civil engineering student to support geotechnical field and lab activities in a fast‑paced environment. You will assist with boring and logging, analyze soils, prepare diagrams, and help deliver project reports under supervision.

Candidates must be actively pursuing a Civil Engineering degree with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in outdoor field and laboratory settings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0 years of related experience required.
• One certification must be completed within 90 days; all basic certifications within 270 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist geotechnical fieldwork and subsurface exploration.
• Support obtaining utility clearances and prepare drilling instructions.
• Perform boring and test pit layout using surveying and GPS.
• Observe and classify soils and test pits.
• Prepare boring logs and location diagrams under supervision.
• Conduct hand auger borings to obtain samples and data.
• Assist with specialized testing (pile driving analyzer, seismic tests).
• Observe foundation construction and ground improvement activities.
• Support basic foundation analysis and engineering recommendations.
• Assist with laboratory testing of soils and concrete materials.
• Interpret test data and help prepare reports or summaries.
• Maintain field and laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Document field and lab observations accurately.
• Perform other project support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Independent

Problem-solving

Fieldwork

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering degree

Job description

What You'll Do

• Assists with geotechnical fieldwork and subsurface exploration activities
• Supports obtaining utility clearances and preparing drilling instructions
• Performs boring and test pit layout using conventional surveying and GPS
• Observes and classifies soils and test pits
• Assists in preparing boring logs and location diagrams
• Performs hand auger borings to obtain soil samples and subsurface data
• Assists with specialized testing (e.g., Pile Driving Analyzer testing, seismic testing)
• Observes foundation construction and ground improvement activities
• Supports basic foundation analysis and engineering recommendations
• Assists with laboratory testing of soils and concrete materials
• Interprets test data and supports preparation of reports or summaries under supervision
• Maintains field and laboratory equipment and work areas
• Documents field and laboratory observations accurately
• Performs other field, laboratory, or project support tasks as assigned

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience
• Actively pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, or other related degree
• One certification must be completed within the 90-day introductory period, and all basic certifications must be completed within 270 days of employment
• Certifications applicable to the work performed are required
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow directions and work under supervision
• Basic problem-solving and observational skills
• Willingness to work in outdoor field environments and laboratory settings
• The following US Military ranks would qualify for this position: E-4

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

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