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Geotechnical Assistant Staff Professional

Geotechnical Assistant Staff Professional

ECS Southeast, LLPAsheville, NC, United States
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Responsibilities

  • Primarily involved with assisting staff with field tasks supporting geotechnical projects
  • Some office work will be performed as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project
  • Documenting site observations for geotechnical field work and any construction materials testing (CMT) work performed
  • Field responsibilities may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision :

Perform boring and test pit layouts

  • Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
  • Perform research on local geologic history
  • Assist with supervision of field work performed by drilling / test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
  • Perform in-situ testing
  • Classify soils
  • Keep project staff informed of changing site conditions and / or additional testing requested on project sites
  • Office responsibilities may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision for training and development purposes :

    • Reduction of geotechnical field data

  • Assisting with tasks supporting management of projects with respect to budget and collection efforts
  • Assisting with tasks supporting the preparation of reports, proposals, and invoicing

    • Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred
  • 2 years of related experience
  • Certifications are required for all types of testing performed. Any applicable certifications are required in accordance with the Technician Certification and Pay Policy.
  • If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

    • About Us

    ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2025).

    ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here .

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    Staff Assistant • Asheville, NC, United States