Does Farnsworth Group Inc pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Farnsworth Group Inc employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Farnsworth Group Inc. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Farnsworth Group Inc?

55% of Farnsworth Group Inc employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Farnsworth Group Inc 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Farnsworth Group Inc?

Engineer (7) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Civil Engineer (3) , Engineer Associate (3) , Engineering Associate (3) , Associate Engineer (2) , Designer (2) , Engineer Intern II (2) , Engineering Manager (2) , Land Surveyor (2) , Manager (2) , Project Engineer (2) , Senior Commissioning Agent (2) , Structural Engineer (2) , Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Farnsworth Group Inc according to real employee reviews?

"99% of the people are great and fun to work with." ((in 12 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 8 reviews)); "Everyone is friendly and willing to help each other." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great opportunity for career advancement and learning from several professional fields." ((in 4 reviews)); "Very good staff and mentors." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Farnsworth Group Inc according to real employee reviews?

"There are no good bonuses" ((in 5 reviews)); "Bad management and organization." ((in 5 reviews)); "Employees that have been with the company less than a couple years and are above 45 yrs old get offered stakeholder shares while long term employees in their 30s have lower pay and less recognition." ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management was hardly around." ((in 4 reviews)); "Managers are apt to ask you to not ask questions if the answers might mean more work for other people." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Farnsworth Group Inc redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Farnsworth Group Inc redundancy and their outlook for job security at Farnsworth Group Inc in 2026.

Farnsworth Group Inc Reviews

3.5

55% would recommend to a friend

(101 total reviews)

Karen M. Jensen, PE

69% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (101 reviews)

Farnsworth Group Inc has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 101 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Farnsworth Group Inc employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

101 reviews

5.0

7 June 2026

Great work environment with varied experiences

Mechanical engineering internship

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great work environment and exposure to different areas of experience.

Cons

Not sure yet. Have not been around long enough.

2.0

18 Feb 2026

So many good places to work, this isn't one of them.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Small firm with a top heavy management/ stock holders

Cons

Beware that not all esop companies are created equal. FGI has a top level of stock for a limited group of people that of you aren't in that circle, you are viewed as not being as valuable

4.0

21 Jan 2026

Good management and culture, would prefer more challenging projects

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very good management culture and respect for employees

Cons

not always able to secure larger, more interesting projects. Mostly working for smaller municipalities around the Chicago area

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Jobs at Farnsworth Group Inc

Architectural Associate - Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

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USD 43K - USD 60K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Civil or Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Saint Louis, MO

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USD 56K - USD 74K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Architectural Associate - Entry-Level

Springfield, IL

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USD 56K - USD 64K /yr

(Employer provided)

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Civil or Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Lisle, IL

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USD 69K - USD 81K /yr

USD 57K - USD 77K /yr

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