Senior Soils Lab Technician - Advanced Testing & Mentorship

Engineering Consulting Service; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks a Senior Soils Lab Technician I to perform laboratory testing on soil and construction material samples, interpret data, and support QA/QC and accreditation efforts. This role emphasizes independent work, mentoring junior staff, and adherence to ASTM standards.

The position is laboratory-based with opportunities to engage in advanced testing procedures and occasional fieldwork, aligning with ECS Core Values and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Maintain basic certifications and one additional certification as per ECS Technician Certification Policy. If work in both soils and concrete labs, basic certification required for both laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing on soil and construction material samples.
• Applies standard and advanced testing procedures per established methods (e.g., ASTM standards).
• Interprets test data and prepares summaries/reports under Laboratory Manager.
• Performs calculations and data reduction for test results.
• Supports advanced testing activities under guidance of senior staff.
• Maintains a clean, organized lab in compliance with QA/QC and accreditation requirements (e.g., DOT, AMRL, CCRL, AASHTO).
• Performs calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment; notifies supervisors of damage.
• Trains and mentors junior laboratory staff.
• Assists with additional lab functions and occasional fieldwork as needed.

Skills

Lab testing

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Math skills

Microsoft Word/Excel

Lab software (Breakpro/Keylab)

Equipment maintenance

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Breakpro

Keylab

Excel

Word

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks a Senior Soils Lab Technician I to perform laboratory testing on soil and construction material samples, interpret data, and support QA/QC and accreditation efforts. This role emphasizes independent work, mentoring junior staff, and adherence to ASTM standards.

The position is laboratory-based with opportunities to engage in advanced testing procedures and occasional fieldwork, aligning with ECS Core Values and customer service excellence.