Water Treatment Field Technician

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our Water Solutions team. This role performs specific field tasks assigned by others on water-treatment projects of moderate complexity. Work will be primarily field based and some travel will be expected for this role. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and participate in project meetings with senior staff as requested
• May be involved with calculations and data reduction of test results, drafting and other administrative duties, as required.
• You are expected to display the ability to calibrate and use field equipment and document readings appropriately.
• Incidental duties include office clerical tasks, report production assistance and other office related tasks.
• Support pilot tests, treatability studies, and system startups.
• Perform installation and commissioning of treatment systems and related remediation equipment.
• Communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Determine the appropriate modifications to investigation, discuss them with your supervisor and implement them in the field.
• You may be expected to train and mentor other ECS technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a relevant role such as field technician or environmental technicain
• 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
• Maintain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Skills and Abilities

• Good 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
• Basic understanding of advanced in-situ and ex-situ remediation technologies (e.g., bioremediation, chemical oxidation/reduction, PFAS treatment)
• Limited understanding of hydrogeologic and chemical processes governing contaminant behavior

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 #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.

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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.