Specialty Technician III

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is a highly respected leader in professional engineering consulting, with a proud history dating back to 1988. Founded with the mission to elevate industry standards, ECS has grown to become a top-tier provider of geotechnical, construction materials testing, environmental, and facilities consulting services across the United States. Employee-owned and boasting a workforce of over 3,000 professionals dispersed among more than 100 offices and testing facilities nationwide, ECS stands as a pillar of reliability and expertise in the engineering consulting sector. The company is recognized for its excellence through prominent rankings such as #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in its Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025), and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). ECS prides itself on fostering an inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, continually seeking to advance the careers of dedicated professionals.

We are currently seeking an experienced Specialty Technician III to join our dynamic team in Waukesha. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage with complex projects in a supportive and safety-conscious environment. As a Specialty Technician III at ECS, you will perform a range of field observations, inspections, and testing, including working with diverse construction materials such as soils, concrete, aggregates, asphalt, grout, masonry, and structural steel. The role may also involve performing advanced destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) or non-destructive examination (NDE) procedures, particularly focused on steel components. You will play a crucial role in ensuring project compliance and quality through meticulous data collection, testing, and documentation.

In this technical role, you will carry out field activities guided by senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers, adhering closely to established ECS methodologies. Your responsibilities will include routine inspections of structural and reinforcing steel, utilizing specialized equipment and adhering to industry standards and procedures. The role demands rigorous documentation and safety practices while maintaining effective communication with site contractors, technicians, and the project management team. You will contribute to ongoing professional development through mentoring junior technicians and participating in internal and external training programs aimed at certification advancement.

The Specialty Technician III role at ECS is physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift between 40 to 70 pounds regularly and occasionally lift up to 85 pounds. The position requires a valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation, with mileage reimbursed for travel to various job sites. Candidates must be proficient in operating electronic devices for documentation and reporting purposes and demonstrate high-level skills in reading and interpreting engineering and construction plans.

ECS offers a career development path designed to support your growth in the industry. We encourage our professionals to pursue advanced certifications and provide the resources necessary to stay at the forefront of industry standards and technological advancements. Joining ECS means becoming part of a collaborative, innovative team dedicated to excellence and safety in engineering consulting.