Civil Engineering Technician

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our Champaign, Illinois team. The role focuses on field construction observation and municipal/private projects, supporting roadway, site, stormwater, and water/wastewater improvements.

You will coordinate with contractors and clients, perform as-built surveys using GPS and robotic total station, review drawings, and help prepare pay estimates and reports. A diploma or equivalent field experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in civil construction or construction management.
• 3–8 years of related civil engineering project experience.
• Ability to read civil drawings and understand specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite construction observation and documentation for civil municipal projects.
• Monitor work vs. schedule and budget; provide status updates.
• Verify materials and constructed items meet plans and specs.
• Document quantities for pay requests and reports.
• Perform as-built surveys using GPS and robotic total station.
• Review shop drawings and assist in project documentation and reporting.
• Communicate with supervisors, contractors, and clients.
• Work in a team environment across various civil projects.

Education

AS in Civil Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our team. In this role, qualified candidates will have the opportunity to work in the field on Municipal and Private projects, providing construction engineering services related to Roadway, Sitework, Stormwater, Water, and Wastewater improvements. This key role will require coordination with contractors, clients, and both internal and external consultants throughout Central Illinois.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform onsite construction observation and documentation for civil municipal and private projects, including potable water, sanitary and storm sewer, water resources, grading, site improvements, and roadways.
• Monitor the work completed, relative to the project schedule and budget, and provide status updates to the Project Manager and Client.
• Verify construction materials and constructed items are in conformance with project construction plans and specifications.
• Document construction activities and quantities for use in pay request generation and approval.
• Perform as-built surveys of project components utilizing GPS and Robotic Total Station.
• Review shop drawing submittals and assist in project documentation and reporting.
• Communicate and interact with supervisors, contractors, and clients.
• Work in a team environment with exposure to a wide variety of project types across Civil Engineering.
• Other duties, as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science with emphasis in civil construction or construction management, or applicable and equivalent experience.
• 3-8 years of related civil engineering project experience.
• A hardworking attitude, inquisitive nature, and the desire to understand how things work.

Nice To Haves:

• Ability to travel within the Champaign, 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.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or MicroStation.
• Ability to work both in the office and field for construction engineering and observation.
• Communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Internship or experience in construction.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to work in various terrain & weather conditions and recognize safety hazards.
• Requires the ability to safely operate and drive company vehicles.
• May require lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, hammering, digging, and other physical activities.
• May require the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, and lift and/or move heavier loads rarely

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 $22 - $36 USD

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For ten 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 600 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.