Civil Engineering Associate – Transportation – Entry-Level

Farnsworth Group

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 73,000

Full time

3 hours 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
Hybrid Work Program
Short & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil Engineering Associate - Transportation - Entry-Level in Peoria, IL. You will work with experienced engineers on transportation projects for local agencies and state DOTs.

You will prepare construction documents, assist with construction engineering, and perform basic design calculations. Ideal candidates have a civil engineering degree, FE/EIT is a plus, and 0–2 years of experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited program.
  • Degree 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.

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 fundamentals
Field construction experience
AutoCAD
MicroStation
IDOT/local project experience
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Transportation concentration preferred

Tools

MicroStation
AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Engineering Associate – Transportation – Entry-Level

Peoria, IL

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil Engineering Associate - Transportation - Entry-Level . In this role, youwill 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 from an accredited program
  • Degree 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.

$69,000 - $73,000 USD

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
  • 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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Farnsworth Group\’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

  • A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran\'s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

The Affimitive Action Program is available for inspection by any applicant or employee by contacting the Human Resources office, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Accommodations for applicants: Applicants wishing to apply for an open position with Farnsworth Group, Inc. who require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact Farnsworth Group, Inc.\’s Human Resources Department at employment@f-w.com to request assistance. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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