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Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States
Onsite
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!
As a Civil/Site Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, design, and development of civil engineering projects. Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, you will contribute to site investigations, technical drafting, data analysis, project design, and construction support.
This internship provides exposure to real-world projects that help shape communities while offering valuable insight into civil engineering design, project development, regulatory requirements, and construction practices. You may participate in site visits to assess existing conditions and verify that construction aligns with engineering plans, while also assisting with feasibility studies, site assessments, permitting research, and project documentation. In the office, you will support engineers with site layouts, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management systems, utility design, and other civil infrastructure improvements. You may also assist with preparing and updating technical drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, compiling and analyzing project data, maintaining project documentation, and contributing to technical reports and project deliverables.
This internship will be based in our Glastonbury, CT office with opportunities for field visits, mentorship, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
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!
It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
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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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 TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. 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.
Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.
All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com