Civil Technician

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil Technician in the posting location below. 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.

Posting

Location:

Champaign, IL

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Micro Station.
• 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.

• 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.

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 almost 650 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 the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

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