Bridge Design & Structural Engineering Internship 

BeneschBeneschQuinte West, Ontario, Canada | Johnstown, Colorado, United States
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9/21/2026

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Intern

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Core responsibilities

The intern will support conventional and complex bridge and structure design, load ratings, and bridge inspections. They will gain hands-on experience by contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks while working alongside experienced engineers.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on structures from an ABET-accredited university. A master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus is preferred, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Key skills

Bridge designStructural engineeringLoad ratingsBridge inspectionsAnalytical skillsTechnical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTeamworkAASHTO standardsIDOT standardsISTHA standards

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About Benesch

Industry

Professional Services

Employees

1,293

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades. We are client-focused – dedicated to providing responsive service and recruiting the very best talent to deliver project success. Benesch is consistently ranked among the Top 500 Design Firms in the country by Engineering News Record.

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Job categories

EngineeringConstructionTransportation

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! Bridge Design & Structural Engineering 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 Benesch’s Bridge and Structural Engineering Professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to transportation challenges. As a Bridge & Structures Intern, you will support conventional and complex bridge and structure design, load ratings, and bridge inspections. You will gain hands-on experience contributing to design, analysis, and field tasks while learning directly from experienced engineers. Location This internship will be based in our Denver, CO, or Johnstown, CO, offices, with opportunities to collaborate on active projects and receive mentorship from Project Engineers and Project Managers. What We Are Looking For Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, focusing on structures Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus (or plans to obtain within 2 years) preferred Strong interest in bridge and structural engineering Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills (written and verbal) Familiarity with AASHTO, IDOT, and ISTHA design and construction standards preferred Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong organizational and problem-solving skills 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. Explore our full benefits here: Click 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 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. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found. External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies 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

Requirements

  • Bridge design
  • Structural engineering
  • Load ratings
  • Bridge inspections
  • Analytical skills
  • Technical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork
  • AASHTO standards
  • IDOT standards
  • ISTHA standards

Benefits

  • Retirement contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Leadership development
  • Training

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