Municipal Engineering Internship

Job Description

Here is the detailed and enriched job description for the Municipal Engineering Internship at Benesch:

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 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 resources and contribute your expertise. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected, actively seeking candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, don’t hesitate to apply!

Municipal Engineering Internship – Summer 2025

At Benesch, our commitment to innovation and collaboration extends to 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!

Role Overview:

As a Municipal Engineering Intern, you will work alongside Michigan’s dedicated team of Municipal Professionals focused on enhancing local infrastructure. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to engineering projects for municipal clients, involving design, field inspections, and other crucial engineering tasks.

Location:

This internship will be based in our Detroit, MI office and involves occasional travel to project sites. This structure ensures you benefit from mentorship by professionals both in and outside the office during your internship.

What We Are Looking For (Qualifications):

• Education: Pursuing your bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant industry field such as:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Other related engineering degrees
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage assignments efficiently and maintain strong organizational skills.
• Interest Areas: Strong interest in infrastructure, water waste/sewer, and hydraulic or related areas.
• Physical Demands: Ability to handle job demands, including lifting 25 lbs and working in various environmental conditions.
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from job sites.

Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch!

At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, offering a comprehensive 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.
• 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:

• Encouragement to extend impact beyond core responsibilities by joining employee resource groups and committees.
• Support for various programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities.

Additional Information:

• If you are based in California, please refer to the specific information for California residents (link provided in original job posting).
• 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.
• Accessibility: 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.
• Recruiter/Staffing Agency Policy: 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.