CIVIL ENGINEER INTERN - BUREAU OF BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 is 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.

Requirements

Completion of high school or a General Educational Development (GED) and current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program at an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college OR current enrollment at a college (such as a community college) with expectations to enter a BSCE program at an ABET accredited university or college within the following twelve months.
Completion of thirty (30) credit hours of post-secondary education prior to the start of the internship.
Must have an anticipated graduation date with a BSCE degree from an ABET accredited university or college no less than six months or no greater than 60 months after the start date in this Civil Engineer Internship.
Must maintain a minimum of 2.0 (out of 4.0) cumulative grade point average (GPA) throughout internship.
Valid driver’s license.
Occasional travel within the state of Illinois.
Successful completion of a background check.
Applicants must participate in the intern program for a minimum of six months.
Upon graduation, an intern must meet the minimum qualification for the target title of this internship. For this internship the target title is a Civil Engineer Trainee and the minimum qualifications for the title are Completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR a master's degree in engineering OR a current Engineer Intern License in the state of Illinois. Selected interns must be pursuing a major or be able to demonstrate planned coursework that will allow the intern to meet those minimum qualifications. If the minimum qualifications for the target title are not met at the time of graduation, the internship will end without being offered placement into the targeted title. In the event the intern’s academic plans change and will not allow the intern to meet the minimum qualifications, it is the intern’s responsibility to inform the employing agency, regardless of when the intern’s plans change, and the internship will be ended.

Nice To Haves

Education in mathematics to the level of trigonometry.
Strong computer skills.
Strong interest in working for the department upon completion of the internship.
Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work during the summer breaks.
Ability to work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week during fall/spring semester.

Responsibilities

Performs supportive engineering tasks associated with the investigation, planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.