Responsibilities
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a Part-Time Environmental Technician primarily for scientific diving projects of various lengths. The Environmental Technician performs field-based environmental sampling, monitoring, and assessment activities in support of environmental consulting projects. This role develops foundational technical skills through hands-on fieldwork and supports project teams with data collection, documentation, and reporting. The Environmental Technician works under supervision while progressing toward independent field execution and demonstrating
Responsibilities
- Supports management of environmental projects through field and office-based activities
- Prepares field reports and supports documentation accuracy and completeness
- Assists with project coordination, scheduling, and communication
- Monitors project progress for performance and budget considerations
- Prepares invoices, proposals, and project-related documentation
- Supports marketing and business development activities
- Attends project meetings and assists with resolution of technical and administrative issues
- Provides general technical and administrative support as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Diving Responsibilities:
- Conducts authorized scientific dives under approved dive plans, ECS scientific diving procedures, and project requirements
- Assists with submerged aquatic vegetation surveys, benthic habitat mapping, coral assessments, aquatic species observations, and ecological monitoring
- Uses transects, quadrats, underwater measurements, photography, video, and other approved survey methods to document aquatic resources
- Collects and labels biological or environmental samples using approved protocols and maintain chain-of-custody records when applicable
- Prepares accurate field notes, dive logs, site references, sample records, and survey documentation
- Organizes photographs and video, enter field data, and support project quality assurance and quality control
- Assists with equipment preparation, routine inspections, cleaning, storage, and maintenance within the employee’s training and authorization
- Supports vessel mobilization, loading, field logistics, and boat-based operations under designated supervision
- Performs shoreline surveys, equipment support, data processing, and other related tasks when diving is not scheduled or conditions prevent diving
- Participates in safety briefings and emergency response drills; promptly report equipment concerns, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 0 years of related experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Marine Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Environmental Science or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting is preferred
- Documented diving experience supported by dive logs or other verifiable records, including recent diving activity
- Ability to learn and follow scientific survey methods, identify observations accurately, and maintain organized field records
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Basic knowledge of environmental principles
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Developing project management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Basic understanding of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and test methods
- Ability to lift and carry field equipment (~40 lbs)
- Diving experience in variable visibility, currents, and boat-based settings
- Small-vessel experience, boating safety training, or experience supporting field mobilization
- Familiarity with GPS equipment, electronic field forms, spreadsheets, or GIS applications
- Advanced scuba, rescue diver, or nitrox training relevant to project assignments
- Availability for project-based scheduling, early departures, occasional extended field days, and travel or overnight assignments as needed
- Work may involve heat, humidity, sun exposure, changing weather, variable water conditions, wet or uneven surfaces, vessel movement, boarding ladders, and handling dive and sampling equipment
License and Certifications
Required:
- Scuba certification from an internationally recognized training organization (i.e. PADI or NAUI)
- Medical clearance for diving through the program’s designated process
- Current CPR, first aid, AED, and emergency oxygen administration training
- Completion of applicable scientific diver training or acceptance of prior qualifications through the program’s reciprocity process.
- Watermanship, diving skills, and checkout evaluations
- Approval of dive equipment and authorization appropriate to the planned depth, conditions, equipment, and survey tasks
- If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
Preferred:
- American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver qualification and current authorization through an AAUS Organizational Member
- PADI, NAUI, or other internationally recognized certification as Open Water or greater
*The position may be temporary based on project-specific needs
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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
