CIVIL ENGINEER INTERN - DISTRICT 4

Job Requisition ID: 50186 /25-00615
Closing Date: 10/03/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: CIVIL ENGINEER INTERN (PW109) 
Salary: $3,844/month; monthly amount equals approximately $22.09/hour. The hourly rate will vary slightly depending on number of days available for work in the pay period. Interns will be paid for all hours worked
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Part Time 
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 4
Bargaining Unit Code: 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.

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

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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.

 

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. Working assignments are routine in nature and are under the
direction and review of an experienced paraprofessional or professional technical employee. All assignments
are reviewed frequently to ensure adherence to criteria as is provided by detailed written or oral instructions.

 

Generally, participants should work a minimum of 10 hours per week. At the discretion of the Department, this requirement may be adapted for specific circumstances, for example, class or holiday schedules, distance to work site, etc. In addition, the work location of the position, whether in-office or hybrid, is at the discretion of the operational needs of the Department.

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, during the internship 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.
• 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.