Construction Intern

Benesch; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Generous PTO

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Civil Construction Intern to support inspection and documentation of road, water main, and sewer projects. You will gain hands‑on field experience under the guidance of Project Engineers and Project Managers.

The role requires pursuing a Civil/Construction Engineering degree (ABET‑accredited) with familiarity in ArcGIS, MicroStation, GeoPak, or AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. Field work and mentorship are core parts of this internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university (EIT preferred)
• Experience working on field projects is a plus
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, MicroStation, GeoPak, and/or AutoCAD desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills; able to work within budgets and schedules
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Responsibilities

• Support inspection and documentation of road, water main, and sewer construction projects.
• Provide hands‑on field experience and learn from engineers and project managers.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Project Managers on active projects.

Skills

Field experience

Strong communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree program

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 Construction Engineering Internship

At Benesch, our commitment to innovation and collaboration extends beyond our projects. We believe in nurturing talent from the ground up, making it a core part of our values. Whether you’re seeking your first internship or ready for the next step in your budding career, Benesch is hiring individuals to join our dynamic teams across the country!

Work alongside Benesch’s Construction Engineering professionals who are dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions for infrastructure projects. As a Civil Construction Intern , you will support the inspection and documentation of road, water main, and sewer construction projects. This role offers hands‑on field experience, exposure to construction observation, project documentation, and the opportunity to learn directly from experienced engineers and project managers.

Location

This internship is field‑based, with opportunities to collaborate on active projects and receive mentorship from Project Engineers and Project Managers.

What You Will Need:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university (EIT preferred)
• Experience working on field projects a plus
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, MicroStation, GeoPak, and/or AutoCAD desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work efficiently within budgets and schedules
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

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.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here .

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 measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis 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.

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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 hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential 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.