Civil Technician

Farnsworth Group•Champaign, IL

2d•$22 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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 MicroStation.
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.

Responsibilities

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.