About Us

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About Us

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).

ECS career growth

About Us

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).

Our Unique Strengths

At ECS, career paths are unique, just like you. As your passions and needs evolve, we’re committed to evolving alongside you, opening doors  to explore new roles, discover hidden talents and grow in unexpected ways. Many of our team members have moved across offices, shifted between technical and non-technical roles and embraced challenges that led to new careers. These journeys reflect a culture built on curiosity, adaptability and continuous learning—where each individual has the chance to shape their own future.

Below, explore real stories of ECS employees who embraced unexpected journeys and discovered new opportunities.

Our Unique Strengths

At ECS, career paths are unique, just like you. As your passions and needs evolve, we’re committed to evolving alongside you, opening doors  to explore new roles, discover hidden talents and grow in unexpected ways. Many of our team members have moved across offices, shifted between technical and non-technical roles and embraced challenges that led to new careers. These journeys reflect a culture built on curiosity, adaptability and continuous learning—where each individual has the chance to shape their own future.

Below, explore real stories of ECS employees who embraced unexpected journeys and discovered new opportunities.

Our Values

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) has grown from a few individuals with vision for a better way to a nationwide company with expansive technical capabilities. We are a blend of the life and professional experiences of employee, past and present. As we continue to evolve, it is important to provide a compass to our employees and define what this company believes in. Our Core Values serve as an anchor for who we are and what we represent.

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Collaborate

We elevate our team by celebrating our strengths, amplifying our diversity, and developing meaningful career paths.

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Focus

We’re dedicated to establishing consistency, investing in partnerships and delivering an exceptional client experience.

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Lead

We empower each other to continuously improve and reinvent our work. We don’t simply manage change, we drive it.

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Our Mission is simple: To be the engineer of choice in the markets we serve.

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Our Journey

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Our Journey

Our growth reflects our commitment to clients, employees and those who served, driven by the same entrepreneurial spirits that started ECS. As a culture of doers, we roll up our sleeves and use our skills to solve problems. We hustle. This mindset—and our dedication to hiring veterans whose leadership and mission-first values align with ours—fuels ECS’ success in the markets we serve. As we continue to grow organically and through strategic acquisitions, we succeed together.

ECS HISTORY

Our growth reflects our commitment to clients, employees and those who served, driven by the same entrepreneurial spirits that started ECS. As a culture of doers, we roll up our sleeves and use our skills to solve problems. We hustle. This mindset—and our dedication to hiring veterans whose leadership and mission-first values align with ours—fuels ECS’ success in the markets we serve. As we continue to grow organically and through strategic acquisitions, we succeed together.

ECS HISTORY

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Service Beyond the Uniform

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Service Beyond the Uniform

ECS is proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer, earning Bronze designation in our first year of participation. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating meaningful careers for veterans. Many of our leaders began their careers in the military, and that tradition continues to shape who we are. Through our Service Beyond the Uniform initiative, we actively seek out veterans whose leadership, integrity and mission-first mindset align with our core values: collaborate, focus and lead. By partnering with programs like SkillBridge and HBI and engaging at SAME events nationwide, we’re building a future where those who served continue to make a difference at ECS.

JOBS FOR VETERANS

ECS is proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer, earning Bronze designation in our first year of participation. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating meaningful careers for veterans. Many of our leaders began their careers in the military, and that tradition continues to shape who we are. Through our Service Beyond the Uniform initiative, we actively seek out veterans whose leadership, integrity and mission-first mindset align with our core values: collaborate, focus and lead. By partnering with programs like SkillBridge and HBI and engaging at SAME events nationwide, we’re building a future where those who served continue to make a difference at ECS.

JOBS FOR VETERANS

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ECS career growth

ECS Foundation

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ECS Foundation

ECS is an employee-owned firm that stands behind a commitment to community involvement. As a company, we know it’s incredibly important to create a culture of caring, creative and engaged employees, as well as to encourage them to pursue those passions and individual interests! Our team has the power to positively impact the lives of thousands of people. ECS offices across our footprint sponsor events and support causes close to where they live and work. See below for some of the amazing stories of our staff creating change in their communities. Let’s get motivated together!

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ECS is an employee-owned firm that stands behind a commitment to community involvement. As a company, we know it’s incredibly important to create a culture of caring, creative and engaged employees, as well as to encourage them to pursue those passions and individual interests! Our team has the power to positively impact the lives of thousands of people. ECS offices across our footprint sponsor events and support causes close to where they live and work. See below for some of the amazing stories of our staff creating change in their communities. Let’s get motivated together!

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Safety

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Safety

Safety is a core value at ECS, guiding the decisions we make. Through programs like STAR—Stop, Think, Act, Refine—we empower employees to recognize hazards and continuously improve practices. From advanced tools like drones and AI to EPA-accredited training courses, we invest in technology and education to protect our people and clients. Safety isn’t just compliance—it’s our commitment to making sure everyone goes home at the end of the day.

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Safety is a core value at ECS, guiding the decisions we make. Through programs like STAR—Stop, Think, Act, Refine—we empower employees to recognize hazards and continuously improve practices. From advanced tools like drones and AI to EPA-accredited training courses, we invest in technology and education to protect our people and clients. Safety isn’t just compliance—it’s our commitment to making sure everyone goes home at the end of the day.

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ECS career growth
ECS career growth

Discover What’s Possible with ECS

Explore New Ideas

You know who is collaborating? The teams behind this company. We’re looking for new ideas and ways to improve our processes. Learn more about how we’re leading the way.

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Work with passionate people who use their professional skills to make a difference in their communities. Our teams are made up of self-motivated employees who are happy and free to do what they love.

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