Engineering Careers

Engineering Careers Initiative

When students dream big about their careers, engineering may not be the first thing that pops to mind. But maybe it should be. The fact is, there is unlimited opportunity and variety within the engineering field itself, allowing students to follow their passions, land that dream job and make a difference in the world. And engineers are in demand, providing endless options to build their future.


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The Engineering Careers initiative was launched to help Illinois students see themselves in the engineering field. It is part of a larger effort by the Illinois Department of Transportation to educate and hire engineers in the face of a national shortage. From introducing individual disciplines, to discussing job satisfaction, opportunities and compensation, this web page is intended as a resource for students and educators to explore all that is possible with a career in engineering.

Engineering may not be the first job students think of, but a career in the field might just become a dream come true.

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ACEC Illinois

Info@acecil.org

IDOT Recruiting Contacts

Clarissa Williams, Ph.D, MPA, M.Div

Section Chief, Diversity and Recruitment
Illinois Department of Transportation/Central Office
217.557.2426 (desk)
217.993.1179 (cell)
Clarissa.Williams@illinois.gov

Aisha Price

Southern Recruitment Manager
Diversity Recruitment & Outreach
Illinois Department of Transportation
(217) 299-4714 (cell)
Aisha.Price@illinois.gov

Ivan Barajas

Northern Recruitment Manager
Diversity Recruitment & Outreach
Illinois Department of Transportation
(312) 519-0678 (cell)
Ivan.Barajas@Illinois.gov

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WTS Contact Information

Ann Wallenmeyer

Transportation YOU Committee Chair
tyou@wtsgreaterchicago.org

Lissa Sweeney

Transportation YOU Committee Chair
tyou@wtsgreaterchicago.org

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