Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Illinois Tollway Engineering/Planning Intern, Application Deadline: April 27, 2011

Department: Engineering/Planning
Position: Engineering/Planning Intern
Salary: $12-14/hour

Description:
This position will assist the Planning Division/Engineering Department with a variety of tasks including research and data collection for best practices and agency comparisons, environmental investigations and capital budget and construction schedule development. The Intern provides support to the Deputy Chief of Engineering for Planning. The incumbent works closely with the Environmental Unit and the Deputy Chief of Engineering for Planning by investigating facts, reviewing documents, interviewing outside agencies, and researching best practices. The Intern will gain exposure to many areas of Engineering, including all aspects of the planning stages, administrative review, contracts, environmental issues, energy consumption and construction schedule development.

Education:
Preference will be given to applicants studying Engineering, Environmental/Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, or Urban Planning. Planning or public policy students are preferred.

Desired/Required Skills:
-Access database and GIS experience desirable.
-Candidate should be available 15-20 hours per week with reliable transportation.
-At the time of application prospective candidates must provide a writing sample, references and a recent transcript.
-Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills are necessary in the performance of duties.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Power Point.
-The Intern interacts with various Tollway personnel, within and outside the Engineering Department, and with various professionals, individuals, public bodies and agencies outside the Authority. Therefore, strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Please forward Resumes and Additional Information to:Illinois Tollway/Employee Services
Attention: Debra Marzec
2700 Ogden Ave.
Downers Grove, Il 60515

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