Surveying Technician I

Farnsworth Group Inc•Normal, IL

49d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Surveying Technician I in the below posting location for hire between now and May 2026. In this office-based role, the Survey Technician works primarily as an entry-level technician, using standard techniques and various drawing and CAD platforms in the drafting and preparation of boundary and mapping projects for transportation, energy, land development, oil & gas, and construction-related projects. Posting Location for this role: Normal, IL

Requirements

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
Excellent communication skills
Positive and collaborative work ethic.
Experience with MS Office products (Word & Excel)

Nice To Haves

0 -2 years previous surveying experience
Basic understanding of land surveying and geometry.
Familiarity with AutoCAD C3D, Microstation ORD and/or ArcGIS software
CST1 (certified survey technician level 1) certification.
Interest in Aerial Drone and 3D Point Cloud scanning technology.

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of surveying drawings as assigned.
Prepares basic detailed drawings from field data and field sketches using computer-aided drafting software platforms
Completes redlines, drawing modifications and basic calculations with specific instructions
Adheres to company and client standard CAD procedures for data processing, formatting, and producing drawings and sheet layouts
Maintains schedules and communicates progress on a daily basis.
Undertakes company mandated trainings to increase skill and ability.
Exercises limited judgment in the execution of surveying deliverables.