Internship - Railroad Construction Engineering
Benesch, a growing multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm, is seeking a Construction Engineering Intern to join their Railroad Division. This division comprises highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom have prior experience with operating railroads, enabling them to develop innovative solutions for various rail projects.
As an intern, you will be responsible for daily inspection and documentation of infrastructure projects, including road, water main, and sewer construction. Your tasks will involve reviewing and ensuring the adequacy of project budgets and schedules, performing construction observations, maintaining detailed field records, measuring construction work, and preparing daily reports. Additionally, you will report on the progress of work, highlighting technical issues, remaining tasks, and any deficiencies noted.
Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering or a related field. Experience with field projects is desired, and familiarity with software such as ArcGIS, MicroStation, Geopak, and AutoCAD is advantageous. Strong organizational and leadership skills, along with the ability to perform complex analysis and design, are essential.
Benesch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple options for medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance, with customizable plans to meet the needs of you and your family. Additional benefits include telemedicine services, mental health support, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, profit sharing, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid overtime, and hybrid work options.
The company fosters a culture defined by collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. Employees describe Benesch as both sophisticated and approachable, where ambition meets approachability. The firm is recognized for its commitment to professional development, offering personalized training and career development plans, as well as support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement.