Civil Or Mechanical Engineering Telecom Co - op - May - dec 2026

Civil or Mechanical Engineering Telecom Co-Op - May-Dec 2026

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil or Mechanical Engineering Telecom Co-Op - May-Dec 2026 in Lisle, IL. Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last ten years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers on energy and utility projects. Posting Locations for this role: Frisco, TX; Lisle, IL; St. Louis, MO. Housing, relocation, and transportation assistance not available for this position.

Job Activities:

• Conceptual through final design and record drawings of utility lines and related facilities
• Field visits to collect data and evaluate existing, pre-design conditions
• Construction documents and administration
• Cost estimating
• Material specifications
• General project and office support

Specific Requirements include:

• Pursuing a BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum
• Willing to work full-time during the spring semester and summer from May – December 2026
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Excellent Communication skills
• Must be willing to travel and have a valid driver's license
• MicroStation or AutoCAD experience or exposure is preferred, but not required

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine. A Great Place to Work Certified For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engage in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Salary Range: $20 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

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.