Surveying Technician - Field

Overview

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Surveying Technician I in Peoria, IL. This entry-level role works primarily as a member of a Land Surveying Field Crew to complete field activities related to mapping the earth's surface for transportation, energy, land development, oil & gas, and construction projects. Farnsworth Group is a certified Great Place to Work and emphasizes career growth, collaboration, and work-life balance.

• Operates, cleans & maintains surveying equipment as directed.
• Prepares clear, concise, and accurate field notes and sketches.
• Collects, processes, and downloads surveying field data.
• Maintains surveying gear and company vehicles.
• Follows safety protocols and completes daily Job Safety Assessments (JSA).
• Familiar with traffic control operations based on field activities.
• Communicates with field staff, CAD Technicians, and project managers daily.
• Supports basic surveying principles such as leveling, traversing, public land surveys, metes & bounds, boundary surveys, and topographic mapping.
• Interprets & extracts data from engineering plans & surveying documents.
• Uses math formulas, calculators and data collectors to determine positional information.

• Valid US driver's license & good driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate in a mentor/mentee team atmosphere
• Ability to understand and operate current & new technology
• Safety oriented
• Basic math skills, including trigonometry, geometry, and algebra
• Ability to travel (approximately 80%)

• 0–2 years previous surveying experience
• Familiar with Trimble surveying instruments
• Previous safety training (OSHA, First-Aid)
• CST1 (Certified Survey Technician Level
  1) certification
• Familiar with Metes & Bounds or the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

• Primarily a field position, working outside on projects with varying conditions
• Ability to work in various terrains and weather conditions and recognize safety hazards
• Requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, hammering, digging, and other physical activities
• Requires the ability to safely operate and drive company vehicles
• Requires the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds

Farnsworth Group is an award-winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation’s top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. We focus on championing our clients’ successes, advancing communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world.

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned Great Place to Work certification. Our employees contribute to a culture of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie as benchmarked against leading companies.

• 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

Salary Range: $19-28/hour. Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and internal/external equity.

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

How to apply: For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below.

Job location notes:
Washington, IL;
Peoria, IL postings exist for related roles; location shown is Peoria, IL for this posting.