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SEASONAL ENGINEERING 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

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Feb 18, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62764

Job Requisition ID:  44766

 

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title:  SEASONAL ENGINEERING INTERN - BUREAU OF OPERATIONS 

Closing Date/Time: 03/18/2025
Salary: $26.07/Hour
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU:  Non-Union

 

*************COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING*************

Please attach COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS (official or unofficial) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you do not attach college transcripts.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through SuccessFactors.  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Interviews will not be conducted for these positions, only the education/coursework and experience listed with the application and transcript will be considered for determining eligibility and selection.

 

Posting Identification Number:  44766  

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Seasonal Engineering Interns for the summer of 2025. The Seasonal Engineering Intern Program is designed to give engineering students an opportunity to obtain on-the-job training from May 15, 2025, through August 15, 2025. 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

 

Essential Functions

  • Assists with Roadway Designation Resolution requests for the traffic engineering program.
  • Assists with various roadside maintenance efforts such as the statewide Integrated Roadside Vegetation Maintenance Plan, Operations Monarch Conservation Plan, pollinator and monarch conservation research, and the bi-weekly pollinator report.
  • Summarizes various winter maintenance reports dealing with snow removal, roadway weather information system options, deicing technologies, living snow fence data, and other winter operations programs utilizing various Microsoft Office programs and the current asset management program.
  • Assists the Incident Management and Communications Systems Manager in the operation and maintenance of the department’s StarComm21 wireless communications system.
  • 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 GED
  • Current enrollment in a college engineering program

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of the routine practices of civil engineering.
  • Working knowledge of communication systems technology.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Analytical ability to solve routine engineering problems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.

Conditions of Employment

  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Statewide travel which may require overnight stays
  • ANSI Class 75, 6-inch or higher steel toe safety shoes.
  • Proof of automobile liability insurance.
  • Successful completion of a background screening.

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 for Illinois.

 

Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. 

 

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

 

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Monday - Friday

Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001

Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Bureau of Operations
Agency Contact:  Dot.SummerApplications@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Transportation; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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