Civil Engineer Trainee

3 weeks ago


Schaumburg, United States State of Illinois Full time

**Agency** : Department of Transportation
**Closing Date/Time**:06/27/2024
**Salary**: $5,000.00 - $5,460.00 Monthly

**Job Type**: Salaried
**County**: Cook
**Number of Vacancies**: 7
**Plan/BU**: Teamsters Pro-Tech 916

**Agency Mission Statement**

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Civil Engineer Trainees (CET).

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.

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
- As a Civil Engineer Trainee, you have the possibility of promoting to a Civil Engineer I within 7-9 months.
- A possibility of promoting to a Civil Engineer II within 12-24 months.
- A possibility of promoting to a Civil Engineer III within 18-24 months.

Civil Engineer Trainees with the Illinois Department of Transportation are trained in a variety of specializations during the program. They work with engineers from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and careers. They are exposed to both external and internal engineering professionals. This program is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and career while networking within a vast engineering network. IDOT offers an ideal program to start and expand an engineering career.

Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Illinois and its residents and visitors.

**Responsibilities**:
Number of Projects: Varies
Value of Construction Projects: Varies

This position reports to an assigned supervisor. No subordinates report to this position.

The assigned position operates in a training environment. The incumbent will gain broadened experience in civil engineering areas such as planning, design, construction and operation of transportation infrastructure. The functions of this position vary based on the assigned area within the department.

**Job Responsibilities continued**:
A Civil Engineer Trainee located in a specific district may assist in preparing environmental studies, geometric analyses, hydraulic analyses, design plans, special provisions, cost estimates and time estimates on highway improvement projects in accordance with current standards, specifications, policy procedures and good engineering practice. They may assist in construction layout, inspections, materials testing, computations and documentation required on various transportation construction projects ensuring projects are completed in compliance with specifications and provisions. They may also assist in bridge inspections, documenting bridge deficiencies, and preparing field notes for bridge repair projects. When located in a specific district, the incumbent rotates to various bureaus within the district as part of the rotational training program.

A Civil Engineer Trainee located in the central office may be assigned to the Bureau of Bridges and Structures, Materials, Operations, Safety Programs and Engineering, or Aeronautics. A Civil Engineer Trainee in the central Bureau of Bridges and Structures may assist in the structural analysis and detailed design required in the production of structural contract plans utilized in the construction of bridge and traffic structures. They may assist in analyzing and designing superstructures, substructure, foundations, retaining walls, culverts and other traffic structures.

**Job Responsibilities continued**:
They may assist in performing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for highway stream crossings. They may assist in preparing and/or reviewing structure geotechnical reports and foundation and geotechnical aspects for structures. A Civil Engineer located in the central office Bureau of Materials may assist in conducting tests and analyses concerning materials investigations, developing and updating materials specifications, performing inspect


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