Summer Engineering Intern - Hybrid, Hands-On Design

Illinoiscomptroller; Paris (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking Seasonal Engineering Interns for District 5 for the summer of 2027. The program runs May 16 through August 15, with a hybrid in-office schedule (1–5 days per week in the office) at Paris HQ.

Students will gain on-the-job training in designs, measurements, and documentation under the Office of Highways & Intermodal Project Implementation/Region 3/District 5. Minimum qualifications include high school completion or GED and current enrollment in an

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or a 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 conforms to specifications.
• Works safely and treats all employees fairly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Trigonometry knowledge

Materials testing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College engineering program enrollment

Job description

Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking Seasonal Engineering Interns for District 5 for the summer of 2027. The program runs May 16 through August 15, with a hybrid in-office schedule (1–5 days per week in the office) at Paris HQ.

Students will gain on-the-job training in designs, measurements, and documentation under the Office of Highways & Intermodal Project Implementation/Region 3/District 5. Minimum qualifications include high school completion or GED and current enrollment in an