Summer Engineering Intern — Hybrid (District 1)

Illinoiscomptroller; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking Seasonal Engineering Interns for District 1, in Schaumburg. This summer program runs May 16 through August 15, with in-office work most days and a hybrid schedule depending on operations.

Applicants should be a high school graduate or GED holder and currently enrolled in an engineering program; strong math and blueprint-reading skills are preferred. College transcripts are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or a GED.
• Current enrollment in a college engineering program.
• Understanding of design plans/blueprint reading and the ability to perform necessary technical computations in plan preparation.
• Education in math to the level of trigonometry.
• Knowledge of materials testing and laboratory testing equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate designs, measurements, computations, and documentation.
• Keeps the Resident Engineer/Technician informed of any problems encountered or deviations made.
• Ensures that work performed is in accordance with the specifications.
• Performs all duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current enrollment in an engineering program

Tools

Blueprint reading

Materials testing equipment

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking Seasonal Engineering Interns for District 1, in Schaumburg. This summer program runs May 16 through August 15, with in-office work most days and a hybrid schedule depending on operations.

Applicants should be a high school graduate or GED holder and currently enrolled in an engineering program; strong math and blueprint-reading skills are preferred. College transcripts are required for consideration.