Bridge Design & Structural Engineering Internship
About The Position
At Benesch, our commitment to innovation and collaboration extends beyond our projects. We believe in nurturing talent from the ground up, making it a core part of our values. 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! Work alongside Benesch’s Bridge and Structural Engineering Professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to transportation challenges. As a Bridge & Structures Intern, you will support conventional and complex bridge and structure design, load ratings, and bridge inspections. You will gain hands-on experience contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks while learning directly from experienced engineers. This internship will be based in our Chicago, IL office, with opportunities to collaborate on active projects and receive mentorship from Project Engineers and Project Managers.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, focusing on structures
- Strong interest in bridge and structural engineering
- Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus (or plans to obtain within 2 years)
- Familiarity with AASHTO, IDOT, and ISTHA design and construction standards
Responsibilities
- Support conventional and complex bridge and structure design
- Support load ratings
- Support bridge inspections
- Contribute to design, analysis, and field tasks
- Collaborate on active projects
- Receive mentorship from Project Engineers and Project Managers
Benefits
- Generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career
- Several paid holidays
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short term disability plans
- Long-term disability plans
- 401K plan
- Profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan
- Wellness programs
- Leadership development
- Training
- Clear paths forward for career growth
- Parental leave
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Career Level
Intern
