Engineering Co-Op

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Two co-op length options: summer only or year-round
• In-person fieldwork experience on active construction projects\*
• Professional development activities, including job shadowing and group community service
• Assigned mentorship with an Illinois Tollway engineer
• Flexible scheduling for part-time hours
• Part-time participation during the summer (up to 30 hours per week), with reduced part-time hours (15 hours per week) during the fall and spring semesters

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled at a college or university studying civil engineering or a related field, with an interest in roadway engineering and construction project management
• Reliable transportation to Tollway headquarters and various construction sites within the Tollway's 294-mile system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

\*Please note: Students must have reliable transportation to active construction sites, which may or may not be easily accessible by public transit.

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