Civil Construction Engineering Internship

Job Description

About Benesch: 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 pride ourselves on being responsive to client needs while offering exceptional bench strength, allowing team members to draw from and contribute expertise. Benesch is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where diverse backgrounds and worldviews are valued and respected. We encourage all qualified candidates, including women and underrepresented groups, to apply even if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.

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Civil Construction Engineering Internship

At Benesch, we are committed to nurturing talent from the ground up. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to join our dynamic teams across the country, whether you’re seeking your first internship or the next step in your budding career.

As a Civil Construction Intern, you will work alongside Benesch’s Construction Engineering professionals who deliver high-quality solutions for infrastructure projects. This role provides hands-on field experience and exposure to various aspects of construction engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the inspection and documentation of road, water main, and sewer construction projects.
• Engage in construction observation and project documentation.
• Learn directly from experienced engineers and project managers.

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Location

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

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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 (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.

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Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act is $18—$26 USD per hour. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

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Benefits & Total Rewards

Benesch prioritizes the health and wellness of its employees and offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support a healthy lifestyle.

Health & Wellness
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Wellness programs.

Retirement Benefits
• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge.
• 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions.
• 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
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase throughout 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.
• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role).

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.

Employee Engagement
• Opportunities to join employee resource groups and committees.
• Support for community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities.

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Important Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Benesch is firmly committed to 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.
• California Residents: If you are based in California, we encourage you to read important information for California residents linked on the original job posting.
• 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.
• Application Process: We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
• Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate without a recent, current, and fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team at TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com.