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| **Company** | ECS Group of Companies |
| **Location** | Greensboro, NC |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 |
## Description

Responsibilities  

The Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager supports geotechnical engineering projects through field investigations, data collection, and early project coordination activities. This role is primarily field-based and provides foundational experience in subsurface exploration, documentation, and project workflows. The Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager develops technical, consulting, and project management skills while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating an understanding of ECS Core Values.

**Responsibilities**

- Supports geotechnical field investigations and subsurface exploration activities
- Performs boring and test pit layout using surveying and GPS methods
- Prepares drilling packages and obtains utility clearances
- Assists with supervision and coordination of drilling and test pit crews
- Performs in-situ testing and soil classification
- Documents field observations and testing results accurately
- Communicates site conditions and testing needs to project staff
- Conducts research on local geologic conditions
- Assists with preparation of calculations, reports, and project documentation
- Supports project lifecycle activities, including planning and execution
- Interfaces with contractors and field personnel on project sites
- Performs other field and project support tasks as assigned

Qualifications  

**Required Qualifications**

- 0 years of related experience
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Self-motivated and responsible work ethic
- Ability to work effectively in teams and independently
- Basic understanding of geotechnical principles (developing)
- Limited knowledge of construction materials testing and ASTM standards
- Interest in project management, consulting, and business development
- Attention to detail in field observations and documentation

**Military Qualifications**

- The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
* E-5

About Us  

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 3,200 employees in 125 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.](https://www.ecslimited.com/ "https://www.ecslimited.com/")

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click [here](https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/ "https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/").
## Skills

- Project Management
- Construction
- Global Positioning Systems
- Site Investigation
- Self-Motivation
- Work Ethic
- Supervision
- Planning
- Soil Mechanics
- Materials Testing
- Statistics
- Project Coordination
- Surveying
- Project Documentation
- Business Development
- Coordinating
- Data Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Driving
- Communication
- Amazon Elastic Container Service
- Customer Service
- ASTM Standards

## How to Apply

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