Telecom/SUE Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Telecom/SUE Technician to join our team. Qualified candidates will work with our Utility Engineering Team in the locating, mapping, construction monitoring, drafting, design, and permitting of telecommunications and utility projects. Job duties will include performing site visits, preparing civil based utility drawings, as well as occasionally assisting with permits. We are willing to train the right candidate to develop into an important member of our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Complete site visits including but not limited to 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
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of relevant experience as a technician
- Great attitude, willingness to learn, and a team player.
- This position typically has work that is performed in both an office environment and in the field on construction site.
- 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: (optional; not all jobs will have this separate list)
- 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
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
$24—$34 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.