Geotechnical Internship (Level 1)

Engineering Consulting Service; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a motivated field technician in Jacksonville, FL to support geotechnical field activities and subsurface exploration under supervision. You will assist with drilling operations, sampling, and data collection in outdoor environments.

The role emphasizes reliability, communication, and teamwork, with exposure to field plans, logging, and site investigations in real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a civil engineering related degree (associates, bachelors, or masters).
• No prior experience required.
• Certifications must be completed within the specified periods: Radiation Safety, Soils I, Concrete I.
• Valid driver's license if driving for ECS.
• Good communication, dependable, and able to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with geotechnical fieldwork and subsurface exploration.
• Support scheduling and coordination of drilling operations.
• Help obtain utility clearances and evaluate site access.
• Assist in preparation of drilling instructions and field plans.
• Perform boring and test pit layout using surveying and GPS.
• Assist in observation and classification of soil samples.
• Support boring logs and location diagrams.
• Perform hand auger borings to collect soil samples.
• 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.
• Perform other field or project support tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Following directions

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Observational skills

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering degree

Tools

GPS equipment

Surveying instruments

Job description

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

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

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience
• Must be pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Civil Engineering, or other degree related to our services
• One certification must be completed within the 90-day introductory period, and all basic certifications must be completed within 270 days of employment, including: Radiation Safety, Soils I, and Concrete I
• 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 both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow directions and work under close supervision
• Basic problem-solving and observational skills
• Willingness to work in outdoor environments and field conditions

Military Qualifications

• 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.