Structural Field Engineer & Project Specialist

ECS Group of Companies; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance Program

Competitive salary & bonuses

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies' Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Structural Project Associate to support engineering and consulting projects through field investigations, testing, and analysis. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate structures, support repairs, and deliver practical solutions for a variety of facilities.

This role offers hands-on field experience, mentorship, and opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering, assessment, testing, and consulting services.
• Conduct field investigations, structural assessments, and condition evaluations of existing structures.
• Direct and oversee field testing activities including anchor pull testing, bond testing, GPR, coring, chipping, sample extraction, sounding, half-cell testing, and other investigative procedures.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, calculations, and field data to evaluate structural performance and identify deficiencies.
• Review testing results, develop findings, and recommend corrective actions and repair solutions.
• Assist with and perform structural design, repair design, and rehabilitation projects.
• Review calculations, drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with applicable standards and ECS quality requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with federal, state, and local building codes, regulations, and industry standards applicable to structural engineering and consulting.
• Manage multiple structural engineering and consulting projects simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Coordinate field activities and maintain communication with staff, subcontractors, clients, and senior leadership.
• Prepare proposals, change orders, project budgets, invoices, and assist with collection efforts.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and scope; proactively communicate potential impacts and concerns to project leadership.
• Ensure project work is completed in accordance with the approved scope and identify potential scope changes when necessary.
• Interface with clients regularly and participate in project meetings and discussions.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while supporting business development efforts.
• Communicate project milestones, findings, recommendations, and schedule updates to clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and actively mentor and support the development of junior staff.
• Provide technical guidance to field staff and support personnel throughout project execution.
• Prepare clear technical reports summarizing field observations, testing results, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Review deliverables prepared by junior staff prior to submission for senior and principal review.
• Ensure reports, calculations, and documentation meet professional standards for technical accuracy, quality, and clarity.

Skills

Project management

Field investigations

Structural analysis

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering

Job description

ECS Group of Companies' Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Structural Project Associate to support engineering and consulting projects through field investigations, testing, and analysis. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate structures, support repairs, and deliver practical solutions for a variety of facilities.

This role offers hands-on field experience, mentorship, and opportunities to advance