Civil Engineer Intern - Bureau Of Operations

Civil Engineer Intern - Bureau Of Operations

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview:

Under immediate supervision, for a period not less than six months and not to exceed 60 months, an intern pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering performs supportive engineering tasks associated with the investigation, planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. Upon successful completion of the internship, the intern will be eligible for permanent employment by placement into a Civil Engineer Trainee title.

Essential Functions:

Performs supportive engineering tasks associated with the investigation, planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. Provides timely and accurate measurements, analyses, computations, and documentation related to assigned tasks. Keeps supervisor informed of any problems encountered. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of high school or a General Educational Development (GED) and current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program at an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college OR current enrollment at a college (such as a community college) with expectations to enter a BSCE program at an ABET accredited university or college within the following twelve months.

Completion of thirty (30) credit hours of post-secondary education prior to the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education in math to the level of trigonometry. Strong computer skills. Strong interest in working for the department upon completion of the internship. Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work during the summer breaks. Ability to work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week during Fall/Spring semester.

Conditions of Employment:
Must have an anticipated graduation date with a BSCE degree from an ABET accredited university or college no less than six months or no greater than 60 months after the start date in this Civil Engineer Internship. Must maintain a minimum of 2.0 (out of 4.0) cumulative grade point average (GPA) throughout internship. Valid driver's license. Occasional statewide travel. Successful completion of a background check.

Applicants must participate in the intern program for a minimum of six months. Upon graduation, an intern must meet the minimum qualification for the target title of this internship. For this internship the target title is a Civil Engineer Trainee and the minimum qualifications for the title are Completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR a master's degree in engineering OR a current Engineer Intern License in the state of Illinois.

Selected interns must be pursuing a major or be able to demonstrate planned coursework that will allow the intern to meet those minimum qualifications. If the minimum qualifications for the target title are not met at the time of graduation, the internship will end without being offered placement into the targeted title. In the event the intern's academic plans change and will not allow the intern to meet the minimum qualifications, it is the intern's responsibility to inform the employing agency, regardless of when the intern's plans change, and the internship will be ended.

About the Agency:
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system…