Civil Engineer Trainee: Hybrid Schedule & Career Growth

Illinoiscomptroller

Peoria (IL)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 71,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheduling

Health, Life, Vision, Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid time off: vacation and holidays

Job summary

Illinois Department of Transportation seeks Civil Engineer Trainees to support final plans and implementation of highway construction projects. You will perform engineering computations, measurements and layouts while complying with safety and quality standards.

The program offers rotational training across district bureaus, with potential advancement to Civil Engineer I-III within 7–24 months. Hybrid work schedule with in-office requirements and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college (including those expecting to graduate in the next 12 months) or an equivalent license/certification.
Current IL Engineer Intern Certificate or PE license in Illinois or Structural Engineer License in Illinois.
If you hold only a degree, you must have a minimum 2.0 GPA (out of 4.0); if GPA is 2.0–2.5 you must also possess an IL Engineer Intern or PE/Structural license.

Responsibilities

Assist in phases of work involved in preparing final plans and implementing highway construction projects.
Provide accurate measurement, computation, and documentation of engineering items.
Ensure items inspected/designed meet specifications and produce timely layouts/plans.
Participate in the rotational training program across district bureaus.