Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.   Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil Technician in either our Champaign or Bloomington, IL office with an interest in roadway construction and design.  In this role, you will work in the field overseeing construction and performing inspection tasks. You will also have the opportunity to assist in the office with design on a wide variety of road and street reconstruction and maintenance projects.    Job Activities:  Perform construction observation and materials testing for Transportation Civil Engineering projects  Verify construction materials and constructed items are in conformance with project construction plans and specifications  Document construction activities and quantities for use in pay estimate generation and approval  Perform as-built surveys of project components utilizing GPS and Robotic Total Station  Review shop drawing submittals and assist in project documentations and reporting  Assist with planning and design of transportation projects including road and street reconstruction and maintenance projects  Communicate and interact with supervisors, contractors, and clients  Candidate will receive exposure to a wide variety of project types across Transportation Engineering  Career Growth opportunities exist for leaning and advancement  Specific Requirements include:  Associates degree in Applied Science with emphasis in civil construction or construction management  0-3 years of experience Ability to travel within the Champaign or Bloomington, IL area   Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings and specifications  Ability to compute basic quantities for constructed components of a project  Basic survey capabilities with robotic and GPS survey equipment, a plus  Basic understanding of AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, a plus  Internship or experience in construction, a plus  About Farnsworth Group
Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation’s top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions.  We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients’ successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world.

A Great Place to Work Certified
For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why!  Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include: 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Short & Long-Term Disability Maternity and Paternity Leave Professional Development and Training Mentoring Program Paid Time Off Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements Pet Insurance Plan Hybrid Work Program Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the culture and success of the Company.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
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