Civil Engineering Construction Internship @ Benesch

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

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 an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them, and likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and we are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you – don’t be so hard on yourself. Apply for the job!

Civil Construction Internship

The Benesch Internship program provides meaningful training and hands-on experience.

Our internship and co-op programs allow you to work side-by-side with industry professionals on real-world projects while receiving the training, resources, and support to develop a well-rounded set of skills.

As a multi-disciplined engineering and professional services firm, Benesch will help you grow your skills and explore the A/E/C industry.

Civil Engineering Construction Internship

We have 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 various infrastructure projects.

Benesch’s civil construction group is made up of highly skilled professionals. This position will allow you to gain hands-on experience bringing civil engineering design projects to life. Our benefits include paid overtime, flexible schedules, and great people to work with. Take your career to the next level by applying today.

Location

This position is based out of our Brighton, MI office but will be designated as a field-based role, and tasks will be carried out from an assigned field location. Travel to project sites is a necessary component of this internship. Successful candidates must undergo and pass a driving record report.

The Impact You Will Have

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 submittals 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.

What We Are Looking For

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 intrapersonal skills.
Strong organization 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.

Explore the Benefits of working at Benesch!

Benesch is a great company to work for! Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid over-time, exceptional retirement fund contributions, flexible schedules, wellness incentives, and all-around great people to work with. Take your career to the next level by applying today.

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees. The health and wellness of our employees is essential to their success both personally and professionally. That is why we invest in our employees’ well-being by providing a comprehensive benefits package to help them live a healthy lifestyle. Each option can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan with the potential of 9% total employer contribution to your retirement savings!!

From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs. Click here to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch!

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Benesch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Disability/ Protected Veteran Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation or belief, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the below documents:

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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