Municipal Engineer - Entry Level (0-5 yrs)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Municipal Engineer - Entry Level to join our team. In this role, you will be focused on the planning, design, and management of various civil engineering projects including water/wastewater/stormwater for local and government agencies. If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your career and make a direct impact on an established and growing company, then apply to this position.
What You'll Do:
- Manage, support and build relationships with clients and agencies
- Work with a variety of projects for municipal client needs related to water, sewer and streets
- Conduct field inspections, measurements or calculations
- Perform condition assessments
- Prepare and develop construction, design documents and plans
- Manage projects and programs from inception to completion
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- 0-5 years of Civil Engineering experience
- FE or PE Certification, or expected to be obtained
- Experience with IDOT, MFT and local agency projects
- Experience or understanding of working with state and local authorities
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D
- Ability to work both in the office and field for construction engineering and observation
- Management, communication, and organization skills
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Illinois Pay Transparency
$69,000—$90,000 USD
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven 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 more than 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 communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification-thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate 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.
Full-time regular employee 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
- Hybrid Work Program
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. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.
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.