Civil Construction Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Civil Construction Engineering Intern — Summer 2027 role is field-based, with offices in Naperville and Chicago, IL, and compensation is stated as $18–$30. Benesch is a planning, engineering, and professional services firm working on infrastructure and community projects. The intern supports civil and roadway construction projects through field observation, measurements, documentation, and project coordination, helping bring engineering designs into construction.

What you'll do

• Perform construction observation
• maintain a field book
• measure completed construction work and calculate pay-item quantities
• prepare inspectors’ daily reports and other project documentation
• report progress, technical issues, remaining work, and deficiencies to the project supervisor
• review plans, specifications, and submittals
• provide design or other professional assistance to project managers
• maintain assigned company vehicles or equipment
• travel to project sites.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil engineering intern

construction engineering

summer 2027

chicago il

naperville il

benesch

roadway construction

construction observation

field documentation

project site travel

$18–$30

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid overtime, flexible schedules, paid leave and holidays, medical, dental, and vision benefits, company-paid life insurance, disability plans, a 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions, and wellness programs.

Why this role

The internship is field-based and requires travel to project sites; the posting identifies Naperville and Chicago offices as bases.

About the employer

Benesch is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.