Transportation Engineering - Roadway/Highway Design Internship

Alfred Benesch & Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401K & profit sharing

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Benesch is offering a Transportation Engineering - Roadway/Highway Design Internship in Chicago, IL. You will work with a seasoned team on highway design, traffic analysis, and plan preparation during the summer of 2027.

Interns gain hands-on experience using industry software and participate in project delivery alongside senior engineers. Ideal candidates are pursuing Civil Engineering degrees, with a strong interest in transportation engineering and good communication and teamwork skills.

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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist roadway and highway design teams with plan preparation and analyses.
• Support traffic analysis and design documentation for infrastructure projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in engineering design software and collaborative project delivery.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Highway Design

Traffic Analysis

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering Degree (Bachelor/Master)

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.

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.

Transportation Engineering - Roadway/Highway Design 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 2027, 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 our Chicago, IL 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

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Illinois Pay Transparency Act, Illinois Pay Transparency Law. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees and is compliant with the State of Illinois Paid Leave Act, Illinois Paid Leave Act.

• Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays.
• Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans.
• Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan.
• From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.

Illinois Pay Range

$18 — $30 USD

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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