Civil Engineering Construction Internship

Benesch; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Civil Engineering Construction Intern to work on a broad range of civil and roadway projects from the Glastonbury, CT area. The role includes daily inspection and documentation responsibilities at field sites to support project progress.

You will gain hands-on experience with civil design projects, working with a team of skilled professionals while traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 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, 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Field projects experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pursuing BS in Civil/Construction Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

MicroStation

Geopak

AutoCAD

Job description

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. 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 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 a variety of infrastructure projects.

Benesch's civil construction group is made up of highly skilled professionals. This position will give you the opportunity 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 all around.

Location

This position is based out of our Glastonbury, CT 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 You Will Need

• 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.

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real 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
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail] . This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

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

Compliance

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Benesch's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.