Employment with the Village of Gurnee

 

The Village of Gurnee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment. The Village encourages qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity and non-discrimination to apply for available positions.

Full-time employees that are not part of the Police or Fire pensions become members of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a link to their website is posted here. 

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Applications are accepted only in response to posted vacancies. Resume only submissions or unsolicited resumes will not be considered.  If there is a position you would like to apply for, please review the job advertisement and follow the application instructions. Unless otherwise indicated, the qualifications listed are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in the job position, may be considered at the Village's discretion when appropriate. Please note during high volume recruitments, Village staff may contact only candidates under consideration for a position. Questions? Email the Human Resources Department.

Current Openings

Civil Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Requirements:

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The Engineering Division seeks candidates for a summer Civil Engineering internship. The work schedule is generally 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday but may vary based on construction project schedules. Internship dates - approximately May to August, depending on school schedules.

Rate of pay is $19.00+ / hour depending on qualifications / education level.  

Interns will perform hands on routine and entry level technical civil engineering work.  Work includes conducting field surveys; construction inspections and investigations; collecting data for traffic studies; developing / updating maps; customer service interaction with residents; research, data entry, scanning, filing; and related job tasks and duties.

Requires:  high school / college coursework in general engineering, civil engineering, or closely related curriculum; knowledge of general engineering principles and practices.  Knowledge and experience in computer systems including Microsoft Office, ESRI’s ArcGIS software, and computer aided drafting (CAD) programs is helpful.

Must be at least minimum age 17 by first day of employment and have a valid driver’s license and no moving violations as of date of hire.  Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

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