Transportation Structural Engineering Associate – Entry-Level - Jan or May 2026

Overview

Entry-level engineer designing transportation structures such as bridges, culverts, retaining walls.

Key Responsibilities

• structural design
• structural analysis
• planning
• steel girders
• concrete design
• foundations

Tasks

-Prepare and develop structural planning, analysis and design for structural aspects of transportation projects that could include: steel plate girders, prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, substructures, foundations, box culverts, retaining and noise walls, interchange or river structures for highway and railway bridge projects

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• eit
• civil degree
• idot experience
• team player

What You Bring

-The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds -Must be willing to work outside in various weather conditions -Experience working with IDOT/ ISTHA projects/ clients preferred -Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills -EIT Certification, required -0 - 2 years of Transportation or Structural experience, preferred -Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment who can work on and contribute to several projects simultaneously -Experience with MicroStation and/ or AutoCAD -Project experience in the design and construction of transportation structures preferred -Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited Civil Engineering program, or Architectural Engineering, with a concentration in Structural Engineering required

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Benefits

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

About Farnsworth Group, Inc.

-The company offers a broad range of services, including civil engineering, architecture, environmental services, and more. -They specialize in providing solutions for commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. -The company is known for handling complex projects and delivering creative and cost-effective designs. -Their typical projects include transportation systems, water and wastewater facilities, energy solutions, and site development. -The company combines technical proficiency with a collaborative approach to ensure client satisfaction.

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