Senior Soils Laboratory Technician

ECS Group of Companies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies invites a qualified Senior Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Soils Laboratory Technician to join our Austin team. You will work with experienced professionals in concrete and soils laboratories, performing advanced tests and contributing to accreditation standards.

A focus on certifications and safety accompanies your daily duties. Growth opportunities exist as you expand skills in soil and concrete testing, data interpretation, and documentation, with support for

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain laboratory certifications for concrete, soils, or both depending on where work is performed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• 2 years of experience in laboratory testing environments.
• Willing to pursue NICET, WACEL, or other certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on construction materials under supervision, including tests for soils and concrete.
• Maintain QA/QC standards and accreditation compliance (DOT, AMRL, CCRL, AASHTO).
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment per schedule; document results accurately.
• Prepare reports and data summaries from testing results.

Skills

Data interpretation

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lifting 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

NICET certification

WACEL certification

Job description

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Soils Laboratory Technician to join our Austin team. We offer opportunities for growth in this role with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience. In this role, you'll continue to collaborate and develop with experienced professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks in our concrete and soils laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Activities: Perform specific tasks of increased complexity associated with conducting laboratory testing on construction materials for various projects under the supervision of lab leadership; Assist in preparation for and demonstrations of testing procedures as requested; Train and mentor other lab technicians.
• Laboratory Safety and Compliance: Conduct routine laboratory tests using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance; Assist with tasks to maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness in compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) initiatives to maintain accreditation compliance with various organizations, including DOT, AMRL, CCRL, and AASHTO; Tasks may include calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment following the manufacturer’s schedule and records; Notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed.
• Soils Testing: Conduct routine laboratory tests for soils including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, unconfined compressive strength testing, standard and modified proctor testing, and begin learning how to visually classify soils.
• Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on interpretations of test results; Demonstrate competency of testing methods by documenting results accurately using laboratory software; Prepare reports and summaries, as well as additional administrative tasks as requested.

Career Development

As Your Experience Grows, ECS Will

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills.
• Encourage participation and advancement in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by ASTM or other organizations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience.
• Must have and be willing to maintain laboratory certifications for concrete, soils, or both depending on where work is performed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willing to continue to enhance knowledge of CMT laboratory equipment, testing methods, and ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, or both with NICET, WACEL, or other organizations.
• Strong data interpretation and documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and certification requirements from the above section titled 'Required Qualifications':
  • E-4/E-5

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.