Senior Field Technician: Construction Materials Testing

Engineering Consulting Service; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Field Technician to join our Pittsburgh team. You will perform a variety of tasks in Field Services, collaborating with project managers, staff professionals, and senior technicians to ensure safe field operations.

Responsibilities include observing, testing, sampling, and inspecting materials on construction sites, conducting routine field tests, and drafting field reports.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must maintain current basic level certifications and an additional 2 advanced certifications.
• OSHA 10 is a plus.
• Position involves lifting 40–70 lbs multiple times daily and up to 85 lbs occasionally.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation for job sites are required.

Responsibilities

• Field activities: observe, test, sample and inspect soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel on construction sites under guidance of seniors and PMs.
• Testing procedures: perform routine field tests using diverse methodologies and equipment per standards.
• Data collection: calculate, reduce data, draft reports documenting site observations.
• Communication: maintain daily contact with site contractors, technicians, and PMs; inform teams of changes and requests.
• Training and development: receive ECS methodology training and document findings precisely as per engineering practices.

Skills

Field observations

Communication skills

Math skills

MS Office basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic level certifications

Two advanced certifications

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking a certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Field Technician to join our Pittsburgh team. You will perform a variety of tasks in Field Services, collaborating with project managers, staff professionals, and senior technicians to ensure safe field operations.

Responsibilities include observing, testing, sampling, and inspecting materials on construction sites, conducting routine field tests, and drafting field reports.