About the role#
RESPEC is hiring a Student Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 program in our Anchorage, Alaska office. This is a temporary, part-time position within our Facilities (Structural) market sector. You will work alongside full-time staff to learn how we provide professional services to our clients. Experienced staff will provide mentoring and coaching to help you develop your civil engineering skills. You will gain exposure to job sites, our clients, and local communities.
What you'll do#
- Assist with structural design work.
- Perform calculations and simulations.
- Research topics as assigned by the team.
- Assist with field inspections.
- Collaborate with a multi-discipline team on public and private sector projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in civil engineering.
- Coursework in steel, wood, concrete, and precast/prestressed concrete design.
- Good working knowledge of fundamental structural engineering concepts.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Revit.
- Strong math and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Solid time management skills with a focus on producing accurate work efficiently.
- A detail-oriented approach and the ability to work well within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Anchorage, Alaska.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid hourly wage based on experience.
About RESPEC
RESPEC is a professional services firm that provides technical expertise to clients across sectors like mining, energy, and water resources. The company employs between 501 and 1,000 people, including engineers, scientists, and programmers. It maintains a headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota. The firm manages complex technical projects, ranging from large-scale data migrations to structural work on landmarks.
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