Civil Engineering Associate - Transportation - Entry-Level

Position

Civil Engineer - Transportation Entry-Level - May 2026

Location: Champaign, IL

Posting Locations: Bloomington, IL;
Champaign, IL;
Lisle, IL; or Tinley Park, IL

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last ten 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.

• 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

• 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
• Micro Station or AutoCAD experience preferred
• Ability to work in the field for construction engineering projects

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.

• 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.

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)

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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