Surveying Technician I

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last ten 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 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: Champaign, IL

Job Activities:

• 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.

Specific Requirements include:

• 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)

Desired Qualifications Include:

• 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.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Primarily an office position, ability to work outside on projects if needed.
• Ability to work in various terrain & weather conditions and recognize safety
• Requires the ability to work on multi-discipline projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use a computer and work in an office environment.

About Farnsworth Group

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.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten 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.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 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: $ per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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