Civil Construction Engineering Internship

Job Description

Civil Construction Engineering Internship

About Benesch

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm dedicated to enhancing infrastructure and communities across the country. 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 expertise.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Benesch actively seeks candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews, encouraging applications even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.

The Opportunity: Civil Construction Engineering Internship

At Benesch, we believe in nurturing talent from the ground up. This Civil Construction Engineering Internship offers hands-on field experience, exposure to construction observation, and project documentation. You will work alongside experienced Construction Engineering professionals, supporting the inspection and documentation of vital infrastructure projects. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn directly from experienced engineers and project managers.

What You Will Do

• Support the inspection and documentation of road, water main, and sewer construction projects.
• Gain hands-on field experience in construction observation.
• Contribute to project documentation processes.
• Collaborate with and learn from Project 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, offering a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support a healthy lifestyle and customizable to meet individual and family needs.

• Health and Wellness
A range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs, supporting both personal and professional success.

• Professional Development
• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge-sharing 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 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
• Encouragement to extend your impact beyond core responsibilities through employee resource groups and committees.
• Support for community-focused initiatives including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities.

Application and Equal Opportunity Information

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), prohibiting 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.

• We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
• If you are based in California, we encourage you to read important information for California residents linked here.
• Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Reasonable Accommodation

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 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 for disability-related accommodation requests.

Note to Recruiters and 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.