Civil Engineer Trainee — Hybrid Schedule & Growth Path

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid scheduling

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave 12 weeks

Paid holidays

Job summary

Illinois Department of Transportation in Illinois is seeking a Civil Engineer Trainee to assist in evaluating research on roadway safety topics, revise standards, and develop policies under supervision. The role involves data analysis, reports, and inter-department collaboration.

The program offers training and potential promotions through Civil Engineer levels, with a hybrid schedule and comprehensive benefits in a union environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or equivalent.
• Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate or Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA if only a degree is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating state-of-the-practice research on roadside safety topics.
• Support revisions and development of new highway safety standards and policies.
• Prepare technical correspondence and reports under supervision.
• Assist with crash data analysis and roadway safety issues.
• Collaborate with policy development units and FHWA to ensure uniform policies.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Illinois Department of Transportation in Illinois is seeking a Civil Engineer Trainee to assist in evaluating research on roadway safety topics, revise standards, and develop policies under supervision. The role involves data analysis, reports, and inter-department collaboration.

The program offers training and potential promotions through Civil Engineer levels, with a hybrid schedule and comprehensive benefits in a union environment.