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Overview

ECS is seeking a Structural Staff Associate to join their Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Mount Laurel, NJ. This role involves supporting structural engineering and consulting projects while gaining hands-on field experience and technical training.

Responsibilities

  • Learn how to perform building science & infrastructure related testing and consulting services.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of sample collection techniques, testing methods, and applicable codes related to structural work.
  • Perform field testing projects, structural assessments, structural designs, and construction administration services under the direction of senior staff.
  • Supervise field testing projects as directed.
  • Assist with project budgets, change orders, and invoicing.
  • Communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and implement modifications to investigations.
  • Review drawings, RFI's and other communication before issuance.
  • Interact and collaborate with staff members on various projects.
  • Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites.
  • Collaborate with senior staff to prepare building science & infrastructure reports.
  • Document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
  • 0-2 years of related experience required.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification may be required depending on the type of testing performed.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform work at heights.
  • Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Benefits

  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: Mount Laurel, NJ
  • ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP).

Benefits

401k
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Pay in context

At roughly $35/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, whose middle half runs $28–$40/hr across 102 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 57% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

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