Civil Construction Engineering Internship

Benesch • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. We are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews, committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. This is an opportunity for a civil engineering construction intern who will work on a broad range of civil and roadway construction engineering projects. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily inspection and documentation of a variety of infrastructure projects. This position will give you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience bringing civil engineering design projects to life.

Requirements

• Pursuing your BS in Civil or Construction Engineering or in a related engineering curriculum required
• Experience working on field projects desired.
• Exposure to ArcGIS, MicroStation, and Geopak, and/or AutoCAD is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform services efficiently and within budgets and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Good driving record and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Review and assure the project supervisor of the adequacy of the budget and schedule.
• Perform construction observation of construction activities and follow applicable project procedures.
• Maintain a field book in accordance with project procedures.
• Perform measurements of construction work performed and quantity calculations of pay items.
• Prepare the Inspector’s Daily Reports and other project documentation as required by the project procedures and as directed by the project supervisor.
• Report to the project supervisor on the work progress, including technical issues, the status of work remaining to be done, and any noted deficiencies.
• Review plans, specifications, and submittments relating to assigned work.
• Provide design or other professional assistance to project managers.
• Maintain company-owned vehicles or other equipment assigned for use on the project.

Benefits

• Paid overtime
• Flexible schedules
• 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
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern