Bridge & Structures Internship: Hands-On Design & Mentorship

Benesch; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Parental leave

Make an impact

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Bridge & Structures Intern to support conventional and complex bridge and structure design, load ratings, and bridge inspections. You’ll gain hands-on experience contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks while learning directly from experienced engineers.

Based in our Kansas offices (Manhattan/Topeka/Kansas City/Wichita), this internship offers mentorship from Project Engineers and Project Managers and exposure to active projects across the region.

Qualifications

• 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, load ratings, and bridge inspections
• Gain hands‑on experience contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks
• Learn directly from experienced engineers

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master’s in Civil Engineering (structural focus) preferred

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Bridge & Structures Intern to support conventional and complex bridge and structure design, load ratings, and bridge inspections. You’ll gain hands-on experience contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks while learning directly from experienced engineers.

Based in our Kansas offices (Manhattan/Topeka/Kansas City/Wichita), this internship offers mentorship from Project Engineers and Project Managers and exposure to active projects across the region.