Civil Engineer Trainee - District 8
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
This Civil Engineer Trainee position with the Illinois Department of Transportation assists in preparing plans and implementing highway construction projects across District 8. The role offers a structured training program with opportunities for advancement to Civil Engineer I within 7-9 months, exposing trainees to diverse engineering specializations and professionals. Located in Collinsville, IL, the position works Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm with a hybrid schedule of 1-5 days per week in office.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college (or Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate/PE/SE license)
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (out of 4.0)
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel district-wide with occasional overnight stays
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to make technical computations and estimates
Summarized by CivicWorks from the state’s posting — check the official listing for full details.
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