Specialty Technician

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Specialty Technician to join our Asheville team and advance in a dynamic work environment. You'll work on a variety of projects performing field observations and inspections, and may also work with steel performing destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT).

Responsibilities

• Field Activities : Perform observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of various construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and structural steel placement; Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers; Inspections may also be conducted in fabrication facilities.
• Testing Procedures : Conduct routine observations of structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards for documentation and compliance.
• Data Collection : Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections; Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required; Maintain organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as applicable.
• Communication : Maintain daily communication with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers, keeping the team informed of changing site conditions and requested additional testing; Attend project meetings as requested.
• 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 :

Qualifications

Required 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.