Structural Engineering Internship

Benesch • Pittsburgh, PA

10h • 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 internship is an opportunity to 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 Pittsburgh, PA 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
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus (or plans to obtain within 2 years) preferred
• Strong interest in bridge and structural engineering
• Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Familiarity with AASHTO and PennDOT design and construction standards preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

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

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Mentorship
• Hands-on experience
• Opportunities to make an impact

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern