Environmental Technician – Industrial Hygiene

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our Industrial Hygiene team. You will observe and begin to perform routine field tests on a per project basis as assigned by others. Work will be field based. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct air monitoring for asbestos, lead, mold and other potential workplace environmental hazards during abatement, renovation, and demolition operations.
• Perform asbestos containing material, lead-based paint, and mold and moisture assessments in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in compliance with EPA, OSHA, and state regulations.
• Collect field data, including sample locations, environmental conditions, equipment calibration information, and observations, using field forms and electronic data systems.
• Properly handle, label, and chain of custody environmental samples and coordinate laboratory submittals for analysis.
• Maintain, calibrate, and properly use field equipment, including air sampling pumps and inspection tools.
• Obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications related to industrial hygiene work.
• Progressive learning about field sampling of various media while working both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Daily communication is required with other ECS technicians and project managers and as directed, site representatives.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested
• Progressive understanding of relevant calculations, data reduction of test results, drafting, and other administrative duties.
• Learn to calibrate and use field equipment and document readings appropriately.
• Incidental duties include office clerical tasks, report production assistance and other office related tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• No experience necessary
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites – Mileage will be reimbursed

Skills and Abilities

• Very limited to no knowledge of environmental principles, applications, and testing standards
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains.
• Ability to complete daily field reports detailing site activities and observations with directions and training provided.

Military Qualifications

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

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, clickhere.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.