Civil Engineer Trainee - Hybrid Schedule & Growth Path

State of Illinois; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work scheduling

Health, Life, Vision, Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid time off: vacation/sick/personal

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The State of Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring Civil Engineer Trainees in Peoria. This role supports preparation and implementation of highway construction projects, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and compliance.

Ideal candidates have an ABET-accredited engineering degree or IL licensure/Intern status, with a clear path to Civil Engineer I/II/III through a structured training program. Hybrid schedule offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in engineering or current Illinois Engineer Intern/PE license.
• For degree holders, minimum 2.0 GPA; higher GPA may be preferred.
• Licensure path available (Engineer Intern, PE, or structural license in IL).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of final plans for highway construction projects.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned work.
• Provide measurement, computation, and documentation of engineering items.
• Maintain compliance with specifications and safety rules.
• Provide timely layouts and plans; rotate through district bureaus as needed.

Skills

Strong written & oral comms

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate or PE license

GPA 2.0 minimum (if degree holder)

Job description

The State of Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring Civil Engineer Trainees in Peoria. This role supports preparation and implementation of highway construction projects, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and compliance.

Ideal candidates have an ABET-accredited engineering degree or IL licensure/Intern status, with a clear path to Civil Engineer I/II/III through a structured training program. Hybrid schedule offered with comprehensive benefits.