Benesch · 8 hours ago
Structural Engineering Internship
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $26/hr
Start in 2026 SummerBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are looking for motivated university students for their Summer 2026 Structural Engineering Internship, which offers hands-on experience in the transportation industry with a focus on bridge engineering.
Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad
Responsibilities
Train with experienced bridge engineers while participating in meaningful, real-world assignments in an office setting
Collaborate across disciplines, gaining exposure to diverse engineering practices and cross-functional teams
Build valuable professional connections that can support your long-term career growth
Receive dedicated mentorship, with an experienced manager overseeing your training, assignments, and professional development, while providing continuous real-time feedback
Collect and assimilate data
Perform calculations and computer aid design (CAD) drafting of project elements
Organize design files
Develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner
Conduct research as necessary for projects
Perform clerical tasks as assigned
Assist in bridge inspections
Work independently under the guidance of a Project Engineer
Qualification
Required
Must be a current civil engineering student enrolled at a minimum sophomore level
Resume to include all engineering courses taken to date
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Ability to provide college transcripts
Familiarity with Google platform and/or Microsoft Office products
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Conscientious and cooperative team player
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Short term, and long-term disability plans
401K plan
Profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan
Generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career
Several paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, 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
Flexible work schedules and hours
Work-from-home options
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
Company
Benesch
Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades.
Founded in 1946
501-1000 employees
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