SkillBridge : Engineer / Designer I - Benesch

Job Description

SkillBridge Engineer / Designer I - Benesch

This SkillBridge internship is designed to help transitioning service members move directly into careers in civil and infrastructure engineering. Benesch, a nationally recognized leader in transportation and infrastructure design, is partnering with BufferSprings to provide veterans with a hands-on training experience that builds real-world design skills.

As an Engineer / Designer I, you will support project teams by assisting in data collection, performing design calculations, drafting plans, and learning how large-scale infrastructure projects come together. This is your opportunity to bring your mission mindset into an engineering environment that values detail, discipline, and impact.

This internship offers field exposure and technical mentorship to prepare you for a civilian role in engineering, public works, or design consulting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and organize technical data for use in engineering models and designs
• Perform basic analysis of project elements under the guidance of a licensed engineer
• Assist in drafting plans, diagrams, and design layouts using industry software
• Conduct quantity calculations and understand their relation to pay items and project budgets
• Support site visits and field reviews to validate design assumptions
• Use standard tools such as Microsoft Office and CADD software to complete tasks
• Prepare clear, organized documentation and design files
• Learn applicable codes, standards, and client specifications
• Collaborate with technical managers and project engineers to support deadlines and accuracy

Requirements

Military Occupational Alignment

This SkillBridge opportunity is designed for transitioning service members with experience in military engineering, construction, or technical operations. Ideal candidates may come from the following backgrounds :

Army (MOS) :

12A - Engineer Officer

120A - Construction Engineering Technician Warrant Officer

12B - Combat Engineer

12T - Technical Engineer

12N - Horizontal Construction Engineer

12X - Engineering Technician

12Z - Engineer Senior Sergeant

Air Force (AFSC) :

32EX - Civil Engineer Officer

62EX - Developmental Engineer Officer

3E5X1 - Engineering Apprentice

3E6X1 - Operations Management

Navy (Rating) :

EA - Engineering Aide

CEC - Civil Engineer Corps Officer

EDO - Engineering Duty Officer

BU - Builder

CE - Construction Electrician

CM - Construction Mechanic

EO - Equipment Operator (Seabees)

Marine Corps (MOS) :

1361 - Engineering Assistant

1371 - Combat Engineer

1302 - Combat Engineer Officer

1316 - Metal Worker

1345 - Engineer Equipment Operator

Coast Guard (Rating) :

ENG - Engineering Officer

CIV - Civil Engineer

Benefits

Career Progression :

This role offers significant upward mobility within Benesch, starting as an Engineer / Designer I and progressing to Senior Designer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Technical Manager, and Senior Technical Manager. Each level comes with increasing responsibilities, training opportunities, and development programs, ensuring a clear path to career advancement.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity and Compliance Statement

Benesch and BufferSprings are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

We comply with the following regulations :