Geotechnical Field Technician

Engineering Consulting Service; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid certifications

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician who is smart, strong, and eager for hands-on work. In this role, you will operate testing equipment, classify soil samples, and ensure thorough documentation of evaluations. The company offers paid certifications and emphasizes career growth. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a BS in Civil Engineering preferred. A strong work ethic and physical capability for the role are essential.

Qualifications

• 0 – 2 years of experience required.
• Position requires carrying 40 – 70 lbs multiple times a day.
• Must be willing to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pressure meter testing equipment.
• Classify soil and perform tests on samples.
• Prepare reports for clients based on gathered data.

Skills

Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment

Laying out borings and test pits

Observing and classifying test pits

Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred

Job description

Position & Office Overview

As a Geotechnical Field Technician, you understand the true meaning of hard work. You are smart, strong, and willing to get dirty. Both your internal project managers and external clients are pleased with your evaluations, since documentation is something you take pride in. You go above and beyond in order to ensure that the client receives a quality evaluation and report. Need a little extra training? No worries, we offer paid certifications. We believe our technicians are worth it - and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment
• Laying out borings and test pits with conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Observing and classifying test pits and performing hang auger borings
• Being involved in site seismic testing and Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing
• Classifying samples obtained from drilling operations
• Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil
• Performing routine field and laboratory tests

Qualifications

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

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-4

About Us

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.