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Recruitment

National Intern Day at IDOT - August 2026

Be a part of something big!

IDOT employs approximately 5,000 invidivuals throughout the state. Professional, technical and administrative support positions build, connect and move Illinois forward.

We are looking for talented, innovative people who can think creatively and deliver solutions that enhance the quality of life for Illinois residents and facilitate economic growth for the state. 

IDOT fosters a working environment that embraces change, innovative ideas and progressive development while maintaining the importance of work/life balance. 

  1. Create a new account and candidate profile at the Work for Illinois career page. 
    For more information, watch the Improved State of Illinois Online Application Process video or review the job aid under Quick Links. 
  2. Search for IDOT vacancies
  3. Apply by selecting the red "Apply" button above the job description.
District Location Job Title                          Posting Date Last Date to Apply

Aisha Price

Recruitment Section Manager

Deborah Williams

Recruitment Manager

Janean Garrett

Recruitment Coordinator

Antonio Hampton

Recruitment Manager

Jennifer Boster

Recruitment Manager

Paul Glass

Recruitment Manager

Tiffany McCabe

Recruitment Manager

Ivan L. Barajas

Northern Recruitment Manager

Jeff Hall

Recruitment Manager

Position flyers include valuable information such as essential functions, career training/advancement and location/application details. 

position Flyers

Additional Resources

Learn more about IDOT's Organizational Structure.

National Intern Day at IDOT

July 28, 2026 at the Hanley building in Springfield, Illinois. Check out our Facebook post or Flickr album for more photos.

Recruitment team visits District 9

Our team frequently visits districts across the state to meet some of IDOT's Engineering Technicians, Highway Maintainers, Engineers, Land Surveyors and Sign Shop employees.

This helps us get to know their roles better and what they do day-to-day!

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