| The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
is responsible for the planning, construction and maintenance of Illinois'
multi-modal transportation system. If you have a BSCE and are authorized to
work in the United States on a permanent basis, we can use your expertise.
We have openings statewide for entry-level Civil Engineer Trainee positions.
The following are job profiles describing typical work performed at IDOT:
Bureau of Construction, All District Offices
Field highway construction work inspection, surveying and materials testing
to ensure contractor's satisfactory execution of the design and specifications.
During the winter, new engineers are encouraged to work in other bureaus
within the district, most often in highway design and planning. By doing so,
they not only gain a more integrated perspective of the overall operations, but
also are able to pursue their interests through the broad range of engineering
applications.
Bureau of Bridges and Structures, Springfield
Participation in the design of major bridge and traffic structures while
considering significant factors of safety cost, maintenance and appearance.
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Bureau of Design and Environment, Springfield
Review of roadway plans developed in the districts to ensure adherence to
state specifications and also to include any special provisions or bridge plans
needed to complete the project under consideration. Involves some field work.
Bureau of Materials and Physical Research, Springfield
Testing and certification of asphalt, concrete, soils, aggregates and
miscellaneous materials used in construction of roads and structures. Conduct
applied research studies regarding new materials, construction and performance,
while reducing costs and improving quality.
If you are interested in a career in civil engineering
with the Illinois Department of Transportation, please
submit your resume
online.
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