Civil Technician

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a Civil Technician to perform on-site construction observation for civil projects in Champaign, IL. The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s degree in Applied Science and 3-8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include monitoring construction work, documenting activities, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The role requires the ability to work in diverse conditions and might involve lifting and operation of vehicles. Competitive hourly wage of $22 - $36 offered.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of related civil engineering project experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings.
• Basic survey capabilities with robotic and GPS equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite construction observation and documentation.
• Monitor project progress relative to schedule and budget.
• Document construction activities for pay requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Inquisitive nature

Education

Associate’s degree in Applied Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

GPS surveying equipment

Robotic surveying equipment

Job description

Position: Civil Technician

Job Id: 3301

# of Openings: 1

Location: Champaign, IL

Salary Range: $22 - $36 per hour

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.

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