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| **Company** | ECS Group of Companies |
| **Location** | Marietta, GA |
| **Type** | Intern |
| **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 |
## Description

**What You'll Do**  

**Responsibilities**

- Performs geotechnical fieldwork and supports subsurface exploration activities
- Assists with scheduling drilling operations and coordinating field efforts
- Obtains utility clearances for subsurface investigation activities
- Supports preparation of drilling instructions and field plans
- Performs boring and test pit layout using surveying and GPS equipment
- Observes and classifies soils and test pits
- Prepares boring logs and location diagrams
- Performs hand auger borings to obtain soil samples and subsurface data
- Assists with or performs specialized testing (e.g., Pile Driving Analyzer testing)
- Supports site seismic testing and other geotechnical investigations
- Observes foundation construction and ground improvement installations
- Documents field observations and supports data collection and reporting
- Performs other field or project support tasks as assigned

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**What We're Looking For**  

**Required Qualifications**

- 90 days of related experience
- At least one internship with ECS or another firm
- Must be pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Civil Engineering, or other degree related to our services
- One certification must be completed within the 90-day introductory period, and all basic certifications must be completed within 270 days of employment, including: Radiation Safety, Soils I, and Concrete I
  * Additional certifications applicable to the work performed may be required for Level 2
- If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to follow directions with limited supervision
- Basic understanding of geotechnical fieldwork and testing procedures
- Basic problem-solving and observational skills
- Willingness to work in outdoor environments and varying site conditions

**Military Qualifications**

- The following US Military ranks would qualify for this position:
* E-4

**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 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

- Construction
- Global Positioning Systems
- Work Ethic
- Investigation
- Ground Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Radiation Safety
- Driver's License
- Statistics
- Surveying
- Soil Testing
- Observation Skills
- Coordinating
- Data Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Work Independently
- Driving
- Communication
- Detail Oriented
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