Senior Construction Materials Field Technician

ECS Group of Companies; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 56,200 - 89,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

College savings plans

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Construction Materials Field Technician in Mechanicsburg. The role involves field activities, data collection, and ensuring testing procedures are followed. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. This position offers career development opportunities and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience.
• Must maintain current basic level certifications and additional 2 advanced certifications.
• Valid driver's license and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of materials on construction sites.
• Conduct routine field tests and data collection; prepare field reports.
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors and project managers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Heavy construction safety knowledge

Math skills

Proficiency with electronic devices

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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What You'll Do

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior Field Technician to join our Mechanicsburg team and advance in a dynamic work environment. Use your existing certifications and skills as you work under the guidance of experienced professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks. We are an equal opportunity employer, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior Field Technician to join our Mechanicsburg team and advance in a dynamic work environment. Use your existing certifications and skills as you work under the guidance of experienced professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks. We are an equal opportunity employer, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply.



Responsibilities

• Field Activities: Perform observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement on construction sites; Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of other senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Testing Procedures: Conduct routine field tests for soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance.
• Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections; Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required; Develop skills in documentation and prepare field reports that document site observations for field work performed.
• Communication: Maintain daily communication with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers; Keep supervisor and project teams informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested; Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested.
• Training and Development: Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices.
  
  

Career Development

As Your Experience Grows, ECS Will

• Support you in further enhancing your professional skills.
• Encourage continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.
  
  

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of related experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have and be willing to maintain current basic level certifications and an additional 2 advanced certifications.
• OSHA 10 is a plus.
• Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Must provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Excellent understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
• Strong math skills with the ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
  
  

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 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), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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