Telecom/SUE Technician

Qualified candidates will work with our Utility Engineering Team in the locating, mapping, construction monitoring, drafting, design, and permitting of telecommunications and utility projects. Posting locations: Charlotte, NC; Frisco, TX; Lisle, IL; or St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Complete site visits including utility locating, GIS mapping, documenting existing conditions, and manhole mapping
• Visit construction sites to monitor contractor safety and provide quality control to ensure the project is being built as specified in the plans and specifications
• Observe and document as-built conditions
• Provide office support for telecommunications and other utility projects using AutoCAD or other design software
• Occasionally travel overnight

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a technician
• Great attitude, willingness to learn, and a team player
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable under company insurance
• Ability to work outside in a wide variety of weather and terrain conditions
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• This role requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, and other physical exertion
• Encourages and supports a safety-oriented culture

Nice to Haves

• Associates Degree in Pre-engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, etc. or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Experience in telecommunications, fiber optic, or utility design or construction
• Experience in fiber optic, copper, or coax splicing
• Experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) locating and/or surveying
• Familiarity with utility atlases/records and/or GIS programs
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation or ARAMIS

About Us

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Hybrid Work Program