Surveying Technician - Office (MicroStation ORD/AutoCAD C3D)

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 Surveying Technician - Office (MicroStation ORD/AutoCAD C3D) in one of the below posting locations. In this role, you will (list a few highlights).

Posting Locations for this role: Peoria, Normal or Champaign, IL

• Work independently to obtain records & project information
• Prepares complex drawings from field data and field sketches using computer-aided drafting software platforms and ensures drawings are accurate and complete.
• Adheres to company and client standard CAD procedures as mandated.
• Exercises independent judgment in the execution of surveying deliverables.
• Communicates ideas for drawing execution, design and layout.
• Maintains schedules and communicates progress on a daily basis.
• Mentors less experienced surveying technicians and offers advice & knowledge.

• 6 years previous surveying experience
• 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 utilize current & new technology
• Safety oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive and collaborative work ethic
• Experience with MS Office products (Word & Excel)

• 10 years previous surveying experience
• Expert/advanced understanding of land surveying and geometry.
• Expert knowledge of AutoCAD C3D and/or MicroStation ORD
• CST1 or CST 2 or CST 3 (certified survey technician level 1 or 2 or 3) certification.
• Experienced with Aerial Drone and 3D Point Cloud scanning technology.

• Primarily an office position, ability to work outside on projects if needed.
• Ability to work in various terrain & weather conditions and recognize safety hazards.
• Requires the ability to work on multi-discipline projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use a computer and work in an office environment.
• Makes suggestions & undertakes company mandated trainings to increase skill and ability.

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: $30 - $40 per hour (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.