Structural Engineering Internship

alfredbeneschco; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineers

Hands-on project exposure

Impact from day one

Job summary

Benesch is hiring a Bridge Design & Structural Engineering Intern to support bridge and structure design, load ratings, and inspections. You will gain hands-on experience and learn directly from seasoned engineers while contributing to real projects in a collaborative environment.

Candidates pursuing a Civil Engineering degree (ABET-accredited) with an interest in bridges and structures are encouraged to apply; a master's focus is preferred, and teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in bridge and structural engineering.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with AASHTO and MDOT design standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support bridge and structure design, load ratings, and inspections.
• Gain hands-on experience contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks.
• Learn from experienced engineers on diverse projects.

Skills

Bridge & Structures

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Master's in Civil Engineering (structural focus) preferred

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Bridge Design & Structural 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 Bridge and Structural Engineering Professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to transportation challenges. As a Bridge & Structures Intern, you will support conventional and complex bridge and structure design, load ratings, and bridge inspections. You will gain hands‑on experience contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks while learning directly from experienced engineers.

Location

This internship will be based in our East Lansing, MI office, with opportunities to collaborate on active projects and receive mentorship from Project Engineers and Project Managers.

What We Are Looking For

• 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 MDOT design and construction standards preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills

Why Benesch

• 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.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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.