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Farnsworth Group, Inc.

Telecom/SUE Technician

Frisco, TX · Hybrid
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About this role

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Telecom/SUE Technician in in one of the posting locations below. 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.
 
Posting Locations: Charlotte, NC; Frisco, TX; Lisle, IL; or St. Louis, MO
 
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
 
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.
 
Featured 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.
 
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.
 
For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below.
 
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Company at a glance

Farnsworth Group is a leading employee-owned full-service design firm, with over 600 professionals across the United States.

Founded in 1890 by a local land surveyor, Farnsworth Group's earlier employees believed the client is always their priority, a value that continues to drive the firm's work today. Farnsworth Group is committed to providing exceptional design solutions to their clients, and with a team of over 600 engineers, architects, surveyors, commissioning authorities, technicians, and support personnel, the firm has become one of the top design firms in the nation, as recognized by Architectural Record and Engineering News-Record magazine.

The firm is dedicated to creating lasting relationships with its clients, with 90% of its business coming from repeat clients. Farnsworth Group's focus on people, passion, and performance is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional results to its clients.

Farnsworth Group provides a wide range of services that includes architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, LEED consulting, commissioning, asset management, land surveying, water system engineering, wastewater system engineering, oil and gas engineering, and energy & utilities. This diverse portfolio of services allows Farnsworth Group to deliver holistic and comprehensive solutions to their clients, meeting their unique needs and goals.

Farnsworth Group's mission is to champion their clients' successes, advance their communities, and embrace the challenges of a changing world. With a focus on people, passion, and performance, the firm has become one of the top design firms in the nation, providing exceptional design solutions for clients across the United States.

Founded1890
Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryDesign
Location
Frisco, Texas, United States
Websitef-w.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity Leave
  • Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program

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