Geotechnical Field Technician

ECS Group of Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a geotechnical field technician to operate and maintain pressure meter testing equipment, lay out borings, and perform field and lab tests in Raleigh, NC. The role includes observing test pits, performing hang auger borings, and participating in seismic and PDA testing, with a preference for a civil engineering degree and up to 2 years' experience.

Ideal candidates will have strong physical stamina for lifting 40–70 lbs repeatedly, familiarity with GPS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to carry 40-70 lbs multiple times a day or lift up to 85 lbs as needed.
• Experience with soil testing, sampling and laboratory testing.
• Familiarity with pressure meter testing equipment, drilling operations and GPS-based surveying.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pressure meter testing equipment.
• Lay out borings and test pits using conventional surveying and GPS.
• Observe and classify test pits; perform hang auger borings.
• Participate in site seismic testing and PDA testing.
• Classify samples from drilling operations; perform routine field and laboratory tests.

Skills

Field testing

Soil sampling

GPS surveying

Equipment operation

Data classification

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PDA testing equipment

Geotechnical testing equipment

Job description

• 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
• 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

• 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
• 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

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 #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 #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.