Construction Technician - Municipal

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for 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 Construction Technician in one of the below posting locations. In this role, qualified candidates will perform construction engineering services in Central Illinois. You will have an opportunity to work in the field on Municipal Water and Wastewater projects.

• Visits construction sites to provide quality control on construction project by ensuring plans and specifications are being adhered to by contractors and follow local/state regulations
• Review plans on constructability in conjunction with the engineers and project managers
• Performs quality control reviews of design documents, including plans and specifications, within the area of expertise
• Attends meetings with clients and project manager to convey and/or receive information
• Monitors contractor construction schedules to ensure projects are completed within established timelines
• Observes testing required by contract documents to record and prepare reports
• Prepares written materials to document activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering Technology or related field desired.
• Minimum of 5 years or equivalent of related experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings and specifications
• General familiarity with IDOT 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, a plus
• Skills with documentation requirements and inspection procedures
• This position typically has work that is performed in both an office environment and in the field on construction site
• Must be willing to work outside in various weather conditions
• Some daily travel will be required
• Work requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, and other physical exertion
• Able to develop relationships and communicate with clients
• Able to work on several multi-discipline projects
• Encourages and supports a safety-oriented culture

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.

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.

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: $25 - $34 (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.