Benesch · 4 hours ago
Structural Engineering Internship
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
InternBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm committed to enhancing infrastructure and communities. They are seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to support bridge and structure design, load ratings, and inspections while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced engineers.
Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad
Responsibilities
Support conventional and complex bridge and structure design, load ratings, and bridge inspections
Gain hands-on experience contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks while learning directly from experienced engineers
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
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
Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
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
Community service
Student scholarships
Matching gift opportunities
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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Funding
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Kevin Fitzpatrick
President & CEO
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