Structural Field Project Associate — Growth & Mentorship

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Roanoke (VA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

ESOP

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay and bonuses

Résumé du poste

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC seeks a Structural Project Associate to join our Building Science + Infrastructure team in Chantilly, VA. You will support structural engineering, field investigations, testing, analyses, and reporting, collaborating with engineers to evaluate existing structures and propose practical repairs.

This role offers hands-on field experience, growth opportunities, and mentorship within a collaborative consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building science, enclosures, and construction practices.
• Familiarity with building codes, materials, and structural or architectural systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with clients and team members.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Building science

Structural knowledge

Code familiarity

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng

EIT/PE credentials preferred

Description du poste

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC seeks a Structural Project Associate to join our Building Science + Infrastructure team in Chantilly, VA. You will support structural engineering, field investigations, testing, analyses, and reporting, collaborating with engineers to evaluate existing structures and propose practical repairs.

This role offers hands-on field experience, growth opportunities, and mentorship within a collaborative consulting environment.