Civil Engineer Trainee - District 3
State of Illinois · Illinois
- Role
- Software engineer
- First seen
- Oct 1, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Anticipated Starting Salary $4,631 monthly; Full Range: $4,631 - $6,323 monthly
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Summary
The Civil Engineer Trainee position with the Illinois Department of Transportation assists in preparing final plans and implementing highway construction projects across District 3. This is a salaried, full-time role based in Ottawa, IL, offering rotational training across bureaus and potential advancement to Civil Engineer I within 7-9 months.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited college (or Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate, Professional Engineer license, or Structural Engineer License)
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel district-wide
- Working knowledge of civil engineering practices
- Basic skill with engineering field and office instruments
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Summarized by CivicWorks from the state’s posting — check the official listing for full details.
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