Geotechnical Field Internship — Hands-On Drilling & Lab

Engineering Consulting Service

Fredericksburg (VA)

Hybrid

USD 22,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an entry-level field technician to support geotechnical fieldwork and subsurface exploration in Fredericksburg, VA. You will assist in drilling operations, site access, and field planning while gaining practical experience with surveying tools and laboratory testing.

The role emphasizes outdoor field duties, teamwork, and adherence to safety and certification timelines. The position may involve a mix of fieldwork and supervised tasks within an employee-owned,

Qualifications

  • 0 years of related experience required.
  • Must be pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • One certification must be completed within 90 days, plus others within 270 days including Radiation Safety, Soils I, and Concrete I.
  • Driver's license required if driving for ECS subsidiaries.
  • Strong communication, dependable, detail-oriented, and organized work ethic.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work in outdoor field environments.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with geotechnical fieldwork and subsurface exploration activities.
  • Support scheduling and coordination of drilling operations.
  • Assist with obtaining utility clearances and evaluating site access.
  • Support preparation of drilling instructions and field plans.
  • Perform boring and test pit layout using surveying and GPS equipment.
  • Assist in observation and classification of soil samples and test pits.
  • Support preparation of boring logs and location diagrams.
  • Perform hand auger borings to obtain soil samples and subsurface information.
  • Assist with site seismic testing and other field investigations.
  • Observe foundation construction and ground improvement activities.
  • Assist with laboratory testing activities as needed.
  • Document field observations and support data collection efforts.
  • Perform other field or project support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills
Teamwork
Detail-oriented
Independent work
Problem-solving
Outdoor work
Learning agility

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering degree

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an entry-level field technician to support geotechnical fieldwork and subsurface exploration in Fredericksburg, VA. You will assist in drilling operations, site access, and field planning while gaining practical experience with surveying tools and laboratory testing.

The role emphasizes outdoor field duties, teamwork, and adherence to safety and certification timelines. The position may involve a mix of fieldwork and supervised tasks within an employee-owned,

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