Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Consulting Services Nationwide
ECS Group of Companies was founded in 1988 with a mission to elevate the standards of professional engineering consulting. With over three decades of experience, we have grown to become a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities engineering. Our focus on client needs has driven our expansion to more than 100 offices across the United States, serving diverse industries with technical expertise and innovative solutions. Our team of 2,900+ professionals combines deep domain knowledge with advanced technologies to deliver value throughout the project lifecycle, from due diligence and planning to construction and operations. We maintain industry-specific accreditations from leading bodies such as ISO 17025, AASHTO, and ASTM, ensuring rigorous quality standards.Our commitment to collaboration, safety, and community engagement has earned us recognition as a top-ranked firm by Engineering News-Record and Zweig Group. We continuously invest in our employees' growth, leveraging their expertise to solve complex challenges while adhering to ethical practices and sustainable principles. Our multidisciplinary approach enables seamless project integration, reducing risks and improving outcomes for clients. From natural disaster evaluations to specialized geotechnical testing, we provide tailored solutions that address unique site conditions and regulatory requirements. Our track record of successful projects demonstrates our ability to consistently exceed client expectations through technical excellence and operational integrity.
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Services
Construction Materials Testing
Facilities Engineering
Geostructural Design
Subsurface Exploration
Karst Evaluations
Deep Foundation Design
Geophysical Surveys
Soil Testing
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1988 with deep expertise across 35+ years of engineering consulting
- Maintains ISO 17025 and AASHTO-accredited testing laboratories nationwide
- Operates 100+ offices with specialized teams for geotechnical, environmental, and materials engineering
- Recognized in Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms and Zweig Group Hot Firm List
- Provides end-to-end solutions from project planning through construction and maintenance
Associations and certifications
- ISO 17025
- AASHTO Accreditation Program
- ASTM C1077
- ASTM D3740
- ASTM C1093
- ASTM D3666
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Our geotechnical engineering services assess subsurface conditions to design foundations and earth structures. We perform soil testing, rock evaluations, and ground improvement analysis using advanced methods like cone penetration testing and seismic surveys. Our engineers provide site-specific recommendations to ensure stability for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects.
Construction Materials Testing
We offer comprehensive materials testing for concrete, asphalt, soils, and construction aggregates. Our accredited laboratories perform quality control testing to verify compliance with ASTM and AASHTO standards. Services include field testing, mix design, and structural evaluation to ensure material performance meets project specifications.
Environmental Services
Our environmental consulting services cover site investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, and regulatory compliance. We conduct Phase I/II ESAs, vapor intrusion assessments, and contamination evaluations to address environmental risks. Our team develops remediation plans for brownfield redevelopment and hazardous material management.
Facilities Engineering
We provide structural assessment, roof evaluations, and building enclosure commissioning for commercial and institutional facilities. Our engineers assess existing conditions, identify maintenance needs, and design retrofit solutions to improve performance and extend asset lifecycles while ensuring code compliance.
Geostructural Design
Our geostructural engineers design earth retention systems, soil nail walls, and foundation underpinning solutions. We analyze soil-structure interactions using finite element modeling to create efficient support systems for excavations, tunnels, and slope stabilization projects across challenging ground conditions.
People
Tony Fiorillo
President and CEO
With over 30 years of engineering experience, Tony Fiorillo leads ECS as President and CEO, driving strategic growth and operational excellence while maintaining the firm's technical standards.
Jim Carpenter
Chief Engineer
As Chief Engineer, Jim Carpenter oversees technical quality and innovation across ECS services, applying 25+ years of civil engineering expertise to complex infrastructure projects.
Derek Clyburn
President Southeast
Derek Clyburn, a Certified Safety Professional, leads ECS operations in the Southeast region, combining technical leadership with safety management expertise across engineering disciplines.
Questions
What engineering services does ECS specialize in?
ECS provides geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering services for infrastructure projects.
How experienced is ECS with geotechnical projects?
With 35+ years of experience, ECS has completed thousands of geotechnical projects involving subsurface exploration, karst evaluations, and foundation design.
Does ECS offer nationwide engineering support?
Yes, ECS operates from 100+ offices across the United States, serving projects in all major regions.
Are ECS's testing laboratories accredited?
Our CMT laboratories maintain active accreditations from ISO, AASHTO, and ASTM organizations for quality assurance.
How does ECS approach project planning and execution?
We provide end-to-end engineering solutions covering due diligence, design, construction support, and facility maintenance phases.
Reviews (4)
Alain
Dec 05, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism Upper management does not have your back whatsoever and will prioritize the client over you always
Ron
Jun 03, 2018
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The staff and everyone is nice but unless you have no where else to turn to don't get this job. Waking up early to get to sites and arriving home late barely being able to catch some sleep. You start at 11 and max pay is 17 but even that isnt enough. You'll burn and kill your vehicle driving between sites and the office. Not worth it.
Omer Duzyol
Feb 23, 2018
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Has been around for than 30 years and continues to set the standard in the industry to others to imitate.
Hummam Salih
Mar 06, 2017
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This firm has more pressure and intensity, maybe more intense than other places. You need to speak up for what you want and talk about issues before it get out of control. #more-diversity-needed
