Civil Engineering Associate - Transportation - Entry-Level - May 2026

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a Civil Engineering Associate - Transportation for an entry-level position starting May 2026. This role involves preparing and developing construction documents, assisting with engineering tasks, and conducting materials testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, preferably with a transportation concentration, and up to 2 years of experience. A hybrid work program and comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and paid time off, are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with a concentration in transportation preferred.
• 0-2 years of Civil Engineering experience required.
• FE / EIT Certification preferred.
• Experience with IDOT and local agency projects preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Field Work Ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Position: Civil Engineering Associate - Transportation - Entry-Level - May 2026

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id: 3525

# of Openings: 1

Posting Locations for this role:

• Normal
• Champaign, IL

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

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)

Benefits:

• 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

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 make a difference, together.

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