Transportation Engineering - Highway/Roadway Internship

Benesch; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Benesch, a growing planning, engineering, and professional services firm, is hiring Transportation and Highway Design interns for the summer of 2026. This internship is based in Milwaukee or Madison, WI, with mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to project sites.

You will contribute to highway and roadway design, traffic analysis, and plan preparation. You will gain hands-on experience with design software, improve your communication and problem‑solving skills, and learn collaborative

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Strong interest in highway, roadway, or transportation engineering.
• Familiarity with design software such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team; organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in highway and roadway design, traffic analysis, and plan preparation.
• Gain hands‑on experience with engineering design software and project delivery.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers on ongoing projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

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!

Transportation Engineering - Highway/Roadway 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 an experienced Transportation and Highway Design Professionals team dedicated to improving roadway and highway infrastructure. As a Roadway and Highway Design intern during the summer of 2026, you will contribute to engineering projects that involve highway and roadway design, traffic analysis, and plan preparation. You will gain valuable hands‑on experience in engineering design software, construction documentation, and collaborative project delivery.

Location

This internship will be based in either our Milwaukee, WI or Madison, WI office with opportunities for mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to project sites.

What We Are Looking For

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Strong interest in highway, roadway, or transportation engineering
• Familiarity with design software such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D (Geopak or 3D Modeling experience a plus, but not required)
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Organizational skills to handle multiple assignments efficiently
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from project sites

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Why Benesch

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.

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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.