Job Description

Overview

Join to apply for the Construction Technician (Entry-Level) role at ECS Group of Companies .

No experience necessary, paid training is provided, and certification fees are paid by ECS. ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician to join our McKinney team and advance in a dynamic work environment. You will work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Field Activities: Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials, including soils, aggregates, and concrete on construction materials testing project sites; execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Testing Procedures: Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance.
• Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspection; may assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested.
• Communication: Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers; communicate changing site conditions and additional requested testing to supervisor; attend project meetings as requested; assist with organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed.
• Training and Development: Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

Career Development

• As Your Experience Grows, ECS Will Support you in enhancing your professional skills.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Willing to develop understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Willing to obtain knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.
• OSHA 10 certification may be required.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors.

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in ENRs Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Groups Hot Firm List (June 2025).

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science and Consulting

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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