Civil Construction Engineering Internship

Job Description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm dedicated to enhancing infrastructure and communities across the country. We create spaces and provide connections in ways that make a real difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to draw from these extensive resources and contribute your unique expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are actively looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Recognizing that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet 100% of qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every single box—don’t be so hard on yourself!

Civil Construction Engineering Internship

At Benesch, our commitment to innovation and collaboration extends beyond our projects; we believe in nurturing talent from the ground up. Whether you’re seeking your first internship or ready for the next step in your budding career, Benesch is hiring individuals to join our dynamic teams across the country!

As a Civil Construction Intern, you will work alongside Benesch’s dedicated Construction Engineering professionals, who are committed to delivering high-quality solutions for critical infrastructure projects. This role offers hands-on field experience, where you will support the inspection and documentation of road, water main, and sewer construction projects. You’ll gain valuable exposure to construction observation, project documentation, and have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced engineers and project managers.

Location

This internship is field-based, providing extensive opportunities to collaborate on active projects and receive direct mentorship from Project Engineers and Project Managers.

What You Will Need

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (EIT preferred).
• Experience working on field projects a plus.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, MicroStation, GeoPak, and/or AutoCAD is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work efficiently within budgets and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Illinois Pay Transparency Act, Illinois Pay Transparency Law.

Illinois Pay Range: $18—$26 USD per hour

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Our Benefits Package

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees and is compliant with the State of Illinois Paid Leave Act, Illinois Paid Leave Act. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan. From insurance and retirement plans to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.

Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch! Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge-sharing training sessions.
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager.
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications.
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement.

Retirement Benefits

• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge.
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan:
  • 5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions.
  • 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%.

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role).
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career.
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events.
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.

Employee Engagement

• At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities.
• Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives.
• We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch’s Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Benesch employee without a recent, current, and fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team at TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com.