About this role
Responsibilities
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our team. This role performs specific field tasks assigned per project by more senior staff. Your growth in responsibility will come with time and experience. This work will be field based with limited office work as experience is gained. An ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.
As
Key Responsibilities
- Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects
- Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested
- Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites daily
- Keep supervisor informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites.
- Scheduling, training and oversight of environmental technicians.
- Initiate project set up and implementation under the direct supervision of senior staff
- Good understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation sample hold times and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines.
- Basic knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
- Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports
- Communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Implement investigation changes in the field as directed by your supervisor
- Work with senior staff to develop an understanding of the relation of field observations and sample results to findings and conclusions in the report
- Assist on Groundwater and soil investigations and media sampling.
- Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access with senior oversight
- Assist with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance.
- Assist with underground storage tank assessments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
No experience needed
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
- Basic knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
- Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains.
The expected pay range for this role and location is $22-$28/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
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 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 #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #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.
Other facts
About ECS Ltd
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm. Organizationally we have 100+ offices and more than 3,000 employees in operating subsidiaries. Subsidiaries and their headquarter offices include:
- ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC [Chantilly, VA];
- ECS Midwest, LLC [Chicago, IL];
- ECS Southeast, LLP [Raleigh, NC];
- ECS Florida, LLC [Orlando, FL];
- ECS Southwest, LLP [Dallas, TX];
- ECS Pacific, Inc. [Walnut Creek, CA];
- ECS Group of Companies [Chantilly, VA - provides administrative/support services to all operating subsidiaries].
Founded in 1988, ECS is an employee-owned corporation committed to providing high quality, innovative services. The professional staff at ECS delivers value-added solutions through our core service lines: Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Construction Materials Testing/Inspection, and Facilities Engineering and Consulting.
'Setting the Standard for Service’ is our corporate philosophy that permeates everything we do. We embrace providing services on time and under budget while adding value to our clients. Our goal is to provide high-quality engineering and related services; and to be recognized by our clients and colleagues for our innovative ideas, responsiveness and value. Our high repeat business volume, recommendations from our clients and professional associates are all measures of our commitment to the industry we proudly serve. At ECS, it’s not just about getting the job done – it’s about getting the job done right.
Talent acquisition at ECS receives strategic focus. We keep our career center current and up-to-date! So if you are looking for a new career opportunity or know someone who is, please visit www.ecslimited.com and submit your resume through our career center for review by our dedicated recruiting team.
What you'll do
- The Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager will interact with staff on various projects, attend meetings, and interface with contractors on-site. They will also document site observations and assist with environmental investigations and remediation efforts.
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