Civil Engineering Associate - Transportation - Entry Level

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

Champaign (IL)

Hybrid

USD 69,000 - 88,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending and Health Savings
Short & Long-Term Disability
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Professional Development and Training
Mentoring Program
Paid Time Off
Wellness/Reimbursements
Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineering Associate - Transportation to collaborate with experienced engineers on transportation projects for local and government agencies.

You’ll prepare design documents, assist with construction engineering, and perform basic calculations while contributing to field testing efforts. The role supports growth in a nationally recognized firm with a strong culture, flexible work options including a Hybrid Work Program, and opportunities to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

Civil Engineering
Transportation design
Field work
Construction engineering
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, transportation concentration
FE / EIT Certification preferred

Tools

MicroStation
AutoCAD
IDOT projects experience

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil Engineering Associate - Transportation - Entry-Level to join our team. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with experienced engineers and a variety of transportation related clients including local and government agencies.

What You'll Do:
  • - 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
What You'll Need:
  • - 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

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Illinois Pay Transparency $69,000 — $88,000 USD
Who We Are:

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time regular employee 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 important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

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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