Job Description

Here’s a detailed and enriched job description for the Civil Construction Engineering Internship at Benesch:

Civil Construction Engineering Internship

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 truly make a 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 vast resources and contribute your unique expertise.

At Benesch, we are actively looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Recognizing that women and underrepresented groups are often less likely to apply if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this position even if you don’t meet every single requirement.

About the 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 actively hiring individuals to join our dynamic teams across the country!

As a Civil Construction Engineering Intern, you will work alongside Benesch’s dedicated Construction Engineering professionals who deliver high-quality solutions for infrastructure projects. This role focuses on supporting the inspection and documentation of road, water main, and sewer construction projects.

This internship offers invaluable hands-on field experience, exposure to construction observation, project documentation, and the unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced engineers and project managers.

Location

This internship is field-based, with opportunities to collaborate on active projects and receive mentorship from Project Engineers and Project Managers in Michigan.

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

Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch!

At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. 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.

Additional Information

• 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.
• 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.