Field Civil Engineering Technician – Roads & Water Systems

Farnsworth Group; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

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/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our team in Central Illinois. You will work in the field on municipal and private projects, providing construction engineering services for roadways, sitework, water, sewer, and related improvements.

This role requires onsite observations, coordination with contractors and clients, and documentation for pay applications. A strong aptitude for reading drawings and basic surveying helps, and a teamwork mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Hardworking attitude, inquisitive nature, and the desire to understand how things work.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

On-site observation

Construction documentation

GPS surveying

Drawings interpretation

Education

Associate’s degree in Applied Science (civil construction / construction management)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our team in Central Illinois. You will work in the field on municipal and private projects, providing construction engineering services for roadways, sitework, water, sewer, and related improvements.

This role requires onsite observations, coordination with contractors and clients, and documentation for pay applications. A strong aptitude for reading drawings and basic surveying helps, and a teamwork mindset is essential.