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.

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.
Available Resources
For Students
ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies in Illinois) CAREER VIDEO →
ACEC CAREER VIDEO - CAPTIONED →
ACE (Architecture / Construction / Engineering) MENTOR PROGRAM →
For Educators
ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies in Illinois) CAREER VIDEO →
ACEC CAREER VIDEO – CAPTIONED →
ACE (Architecture/Construction/Engineering) MENTOR PROGRAM →
Career Day Resources
Contact Us
ACEC Illinois
IDOT Recruiting Contacts
Section Chief, Diversity and Recruitment
Illinois Department of Transportation/Central Office
217.557.2426 (desk)
217.993.1179 (cell)
Clarissa.Williams@illinois.gov
Southern Recruitment Manager
Diversity Recruitment & Outreach
Illinois Department of Transportation
(217) 299-4714 (cell)
Aisha.Price@illinois.gov
Northern Recruitment Manager
Diversity Recruitment & Outreach
Illinois Department of Transportation
(312) 519-0678 (cell)
Ivan.Barajas@illinois.gov
Illinois Tollway Speaker Request
The Illinois Tollway places a high priority on community engagement, and we’re always open to requests for our team to speak regarding our programs and initiatives. If you’re interested in someone from the Tollway speaking or presenting at your event, please fill out the following form to help keep us up to date on your organization and/or occasion that you’d like us to attend. Illinois Tollway Speaker Request Form →
WTS Contact Information
Ann Wallenmeyer
Transportation YOU Committee Chair
tyou@wtsgreaterchicago.org
Lissa Sweeney
Transportation YOU Committee Chair
tyou@wtsgreaterchicago.org
Engineering Institutions
Danville Area Community College →
DeVry University (ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation) →
Harry S Truman College - City Colleges of Chicago →
Illinois Institute of Technology →
Illinois Valley Community College →
Iowa State University of Science and Technology →
Lawrence Technological University →
Moberly Area Community College →
Michigan Technological University →
Milwaukee School of Engineering →
Missouri University of Science and Technology →
Morrison Tech (ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation) →
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College →
Northern Illinois University →
Purdue University - Fort Wayne →
Purdue University Global (ABET: Computing Accreditation) →
Richard J. Daley College - City Colleges of Chicago →
Sauk Valley Community College →
Southern Illinois University Carbondale →
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville →
St. Charles Community College →
University of Illinois - Chicago →
University of Minnesota - Duluth →
University of Missouri - Kansas City →
University of Missouri - St. Louis →









