What You'll Do:
Technical & Field Work
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Develop foundational project management capabilities, including the application of technical support, with supervisory input as needed.
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Complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessment training and conduct Phase I ESAs, including site reconnaissance, file review, and report preparation, under the direction of and accompanied by senior staff.
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Initiate project set up and implementation under the direct supervision of senior staff.
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Build a working understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation, hold times, and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines.
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Assist with groundwater and soil investigations and media sampling; perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access with senior oversight.
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Assist with remediation system installation, operation & maintenance, and underground storage tank assessments.
Project Management
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Begin to learn how to manage project budgets and the need for change orders; prepare invoices and assist with collection efforts.
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Support scheduling, training, and oversight of subordinate staff members.
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Develop a basic ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines, consulting with your supervisor daily as needed.
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Assist with preparation of proposals for training and developmental purposes.
Client Interaction & Team Collaboration
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Interact and collaborate with staff members across a variety of projects.
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Begin to learn about marketing and business development, with a focus on building your client database and maintaining regular client contacts.
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Communicate changing site conditions to your supervisor, discuss their implications on field investigations, and implement directed changes in the field.
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Work with senior staff to develop an understanding of how field observations and sample results relate to findings and conclusions in the report.
Documentation & Reporting
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Attend project meetings with senior staff and assist with resolutions to technical and administrative problems.
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Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis, and provide recommendations in collaboration with senior staff.
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Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports.
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Build a basic knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and guidelines, and their implications on study findings and conclusions.
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Develop acceptable technical writing skills, including spelling, grammar, and professional content, collaborating with and seeking feedback from senior staff and Principal reviewers to improve over time.
Additional Responsibilities
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Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s and/or Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or another degree relevant to the practice of environmental consulting.
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Must have 2 or more years of experience related to environmental due diligence and remediation.
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If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.
Skills and Abilities
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Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
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Basic knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods.
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Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
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Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains.
Military Qualifications
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The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
The expected pay range for this role and location is $50k - $70k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
Who We Are:
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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 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 #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
