Geotechnical Field Tech — Paid Certifications

Engineering Consulting Service; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician to perform field and laboratory tests, sample classifications, and data reduction on active construction sites. You’ll work under supervision, with paid certifications and opportunities for career growth within the company.

You may travel to multiple sites, handle heavy lifting, and participate in safety and quality documentation as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• This position requires carrying 40–70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.

Responsibilities

• Layout of borings and test pits by conventional surveying and GPS, observation and classification of test pits and soils, the performance of hand auger borings, DCP testing, soil logging, and other geotechnical field work.
• Office responsibilities include classification of samples obtained from drilling operations, reduction of GPS and other geotechnical data for utilization and production.
• May also include department administrative duties.
• May also work in the construction materials testing department on active construction sites involving field observation, testing, sampling and inspection of soil, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and structural steel placement.
• Under the direction of staff professionals/project managers, you will perform routine field and/or laboratory tests and assist in more complex tasks, as required.
• May be involved with calculations and data reduction of test results and drafting, as required.
• Daily communication is required with site contractors, other technicians and project managers.
• ECS will train candidates in our methodology to perform observations, inspections and testing of building/construction projects and to document findings in accordance with accepted engineering practice.
• As experience increases, ECS will encourage and aid technicians in increasing level of competence and skills through both internal and external training programs of certification provided by ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, IIBEC, various State DOT’s, WACEL and others, as appropriate.
• Work Environment: The employee will be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of what a technician may encounter in the field and are essential functions of the position.

Education

High school diploma or GED; BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician to perform field and laboratory tests, sample classifications, and data reduction on active construction sites. You’ll work under supervision, with paid certifications and opportunities for career growth within the company.

You may travel to multiple sites, handle heavy lifting, and participate in safety and quality documentation as part of daily duties.