Transportation Engineering - Highway/Roadway Internship

About the role

Benesch is a growing, multi‑disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. 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 draw from those resources and contribute your expertise. We seek candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews and are committed to an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Location

This internship will be based in either our Milwaukee, WI, Madison, WI or Neenah, WI office with opportunities for mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to project sites.

Responsibilities

As a Roadway and Highway Design intern during the summer of 2026, 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.

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 (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

Benefits

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.