Civil Engineer – Transportation - Entry Level

Farnsworth Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an entry-level Civil Engineer focused on transportation in Bloomington, IL. Ideal candidates will support construction projects, gain field experience, and work collaboratively with senior engineers. With a commitment to diversity and a hybrid work program, Farnsworth Group seeks individuals ready to make a positive impact.

Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• FE / EIT Certification preferred.
• Experience with IDOT and local agency projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop construction and design documents.
• Assist with construction engineering.
• Conduct construction materials testing for concrete and soils.

Skills

Basic engineering and design calculations

Construction materials testing

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Position:Civil Engineer – Transportation - Entry Level

Location: Bloomington, IL

Job Id:2513

# of Openings:1

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 Groupis seeking aCivil Engineer – Transportation - Entry Levelin our Bloomington, IL office, expected start date May 2025. In this role, youwill have an opportunity to work with experienced engineers and a variety of transportation related clients including local and government agencies.

Job Activities:

• Prepare and develop construction, design documents and plans
• Assist with construction engineering
• Basic engineering and design calculations
• Conduct construction materials testing for concrete, soils, and related items

Specific Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with a concentration in transportation preferred
• 0- 2 years of Civil Engineering experience
• FE / EIT Certification preferred
• Experience with IDOT and local agency projects preferred
• MicroStation or AutoCAD experience preferred
• Ability to work in the field for construction engineering projects

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 Groupis seeking aCivil Engineer – Transportation - Entry Levelin our Bloomington, IL office, expected start date May 2025. In this role, youwill have an opportunity to work with experienced engineers and a variety of transportation related clients including local and government agencies. Job Activities:

• Prepare and develop construction, design documents and plans
• Assist with construction engineering
• Basic engineering and design calculations
• Conduct construction materials testing for concrete, soils, and related items

Specific Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with a concentration in transportation preferred
• 0- 2 years of Civil Engineering experience
• FE / EIT Certification preferred
• Experience with IDOT and local agency projects preferred
• MicroStation or AutoCAD experience preferred
• Ability to work in the field for construction engineering projects

About Farnsworth Group
Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine.

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
• 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.

Salary Range:$66,000 - $76,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

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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