Civil Engineer Trainee - District 4

Civicworks; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Civil Engineer Trainee to assist in preparing final plans and implementing highway construction projects across District 4 in Peoria. The program rotates through bureaus and offers field measurements, computations, documentation, and design work as part of a structured training path.

This entry-level role provides a clear pathway to Civil Engineer I–III within 24 months, with on-the-job development and exposure to multiple civil engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college (or Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate, PE license, or Structural Engineer License)
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; if GPA is 2.0-2.5, must also hold Engineer Intern Certificate or PE/Structural Engineer License
• Valid driver's license and ability for district-wide travel
• Working knowledge of civil engineering practices and basic skill with engineering field and office instruments
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to make technical computations

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing final plans and implementing highway construction projects across District 4 in Peoria.
• Perform field measurements, computations, documentation, and design work while rotating through different bureaus as part of a structured training program.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

B.S. in engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

Field instruments

Office instruments

Job description

The Civil Engineer Trainee position with the Illinois Department of Transportation assists in preparing final plans and implementing highway construction projects across District 4 in Peoria. The role involves field measurements, computations, documentation, and design work while rotating through different bureaus as part of a structured training program. This is an entry-level engineering position offering clear pathways for promotion to Civil Engineer I, II, and III within 24 months.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college (or Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate, PE license, or Structural Engineer License)
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; if GPA is 2.0-2.5, must also hold Engineer Intern Certificate or PE/Structural Engineer License
• Valid driver's license and ability for district-wide travel
• Working knowledge of civil engineering practices and basic skill with engineering field and office instruments
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to make technical computations