About the role#
As a Bridge and Structures Intern at Benesch, you will work alongside professionals to solve transportation challenges. This role involves supporting conventional and complex bridge and structure design, performing load ratings, and assisting with bridge inspections. You will gain hands-on experience by contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks while learning directly from experienced engineers.
What you'll do#
- Support the design of conventional and complex bridge and structural projects.
- Perform load ratings and bridge inspections.
- Contribute to design, analysis, and field-based tasks.
- Learn from and collaborate with experienced engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university with a focus on structures.
- Strong interest in bridge and structural engineering.
- Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- A master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus, or plans to obtain one within two years, is preferred.
- Familiarity with AASHTO, IDOT, and ISTHA design and construction standards is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Denver, CO and Johnstown, CO.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Benesch
Benesch is a civil engineering firm based in Chicago. It operates as a privately held company with between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. The firm works on infrastructure projects and supports local communities. Engineering News Record includes the firm in its list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
How to get in at Benesch
Applying early to Benesch gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications before the pile grows too large. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, so you can be among the first to submit your materials. This timing often determines whether your resume makes the initial cut. You can improve your response rate by reaching out to the recruiters behind the company's roles directly to ask about the position or a referral. Intern Insider surfaces these specific contacts, allowing you to bypass the standard queue and connect with the people actually making the hiring decisions.



