Telecom/SUE Technician

Farnsworth Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Telecom/SUE Technician to support utility engineering projects across locations including Frisco, TX, Lisle, IL, and St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate will be part of a collaborative team focused on making significant contributions to utility projects while gaining valuable training and experience. Responsibilities include site visits, construction monitoring, and document preparation using design tools like AutoCAD. This role emphasizes a safety-oriented culture and offers diverse work environments—both office and field-based.

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

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-3 years relevant experience as a technician.
• Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete site visits for utility locating and mapping.
• Monitor contractor safety on construction sites.
• Provide office support using AutoCAD or design software.

Skills

Team Player

Willingness to Learn

Great Attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Joinus and grow your career with a certifiedGreat Place to Workfor the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Telecom/SUE Technician in the below posting locations. Qualified candidates will work with our Utility Engineering Team in the locating, mapping, construction monitoring, drafting, design, and permitting of telecommunications and utility projects. Job duties will include performing site visits, preparing civil based utility drawings, as well as occasionally assisting with permits. We are willing to train the right candidate to develop into an important member of our team.

Posting Location(s) for this role: Frisco, TX, Lisle, IL and St. Louis, MO

Job Activities:

• Complete site visits including but not limited to utility locating, GIS mapping, documenting existing conditions, and manhole mapping
• Visit construction sites to monitor contractor safety and provide quality control to ensure the project is being built as specified in the plans and specifications
• Observe and document as-built conditions
• Provide office support for telecommunications and other utility projects using AutoCAD or other design software
• Occasionally travel overnight

Specific Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-3 years of relevant experience as a technician
• Great attitude, willingness to learn, and a team player.
• This position typically has work that is performed in both an office environment and in the field on construction site.
• Valid driver's license and be insurable under company insurance
• Ability to work outside in a wide variety of weather and terrain conditions
• Ability to regularly lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/ or move up to 100 pounds. This role requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, and other physical exertion.
• Encourages and supports a safety-oriented culture.

Desired Skills:

• Associates Degree in Pre-engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, etc. or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Experience in telecommunications, fiber optic, or utility design or construction
• Experience in fiber optic, copper, or coax splicing
• Experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) locating and/or surveying
• Familiarity with utility atlases/records and/or GIS programs
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation or ARAMIS

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engage in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured 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.

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.

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