Geophysics & Monitoring Staff Professional

The Staff Professional performs specific tasks assigned per project by their supervisor. Growth in responsibility will come with time and experience. Work will be primarily performed in the office with limited field work. Present a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Execute field geophysical surveys, monitoring program installations, data management, and data analysis.
• Perform project management of geophysical survey, Support of Excavation (SOE), adjacent structure, and vibration monitoring projects.
• Install or assist with the installation of instrumentation such as deep inclinometers, three-dimensional SOE and adjacent structure monitoring, vibration monitoring, piezometers, strain gauges, and settlement monitoring.
• Additional responsibilities include application of technical support, monitoring project progress, assisting senior staff in report preparation, marketing, performing daily site visits to multiple project sites, interacting with clients and construction teams daily, and managing budget proposals and invoices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in geophysics or instrumentation and monitoring or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience (i.e. 4-year degree or Associate degree and 2 years' experience).
  • Experience with seismic refraction, electrical resistivity, and other geophysics methods or movement and vibration monitoring preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in teams, with clients, peers, and subordinates, as well as independently
• Basic knowledge of structural and geotechnical instrumentation practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development
• Limited ability to manage and develop new clients
• Limited decision-making skills
• Limited project management and marketing skills
• Self-motivated and responsible

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-5

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:

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