Summer Engineering Intern: Build Public Infrastructure

Illinois Comptroller; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 63,496,000 - 85,907,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Seasonal Engineering Intern for District 8 in Collinsville. The position runs during the summer of 2027, May 16 through August 15, with a hybrid in-office schedule. College transcripts are required, and applicants must be enrolled in an engineering program.

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED and current enrollment in a college engineering program. Valid driver’s license and travel within the district may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED
• Current enrollment in a college engineering program

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate designs, measurements, computations, and documentation.
• Keeps the Resident Engineer/Technician informed of problems or deviations.
• Ensures work performed complies with specifications.
• Performs duties in compliance with safety rules and in a fair, equitable manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Design plans/blueprint reading

Mathematics up to trigonometry

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in engineering program

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Seasonal Engineering Intern for District 8 in Collinsville. The position runs during the summer of 2027, May 16 through August 15, with a hybrid in-office schedule. College transcripts are required, and applicants must be enrolled in an engineering program.

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED and current enrollment in a college engineering program. Valid driver’s license and travel within the district may be required.