What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil or Mechanical Engineering Telecom Co-Op (May-Dec 2026) position at Farnsworth Group?
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil or Mechanical Engineering Telecom Co-Op (May-Dec 2026) in one of the posting locations below. In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers on energy and utility projects.
Posting Locations for this role: Frisco, TX; Lisle, IL; St. Louis, MO
What You'll Do:
Posting Locations for this role: Frisco, TX; Lisle, IL; St. Louis, MO
- Housing, relocation, and transportation assistance not available for this position.
What You'll Do:
- Conceptual through final design and record drawings of utility lines and related facilities
- Field visits to collect data and evaluate existing, pre-design conditions
- Construction documents and administration
- Cost estimating
- Material specifications
- General project and office support
What You'll Need:
- Pursuing a BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum
- Willing to work full-time during the summer and fall semester from May – December 2026
- Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
- Excellent Communication skills
- Must be willing to travel and have a valid driver’s license
- MicroStation or AutoCAD experience or exposure is preferred, but not required
Who We Are
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
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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