About the role#
RESPEC is hiring a Student Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 program in Morgantown, West Virginia. This part-time position offers hands-on experience within our Facilities Structural Market Sector. You will work alongside full-time staff to learn how we provide professional services to our clients. Our team will provide mentoring to help you develop your civil engineering skills. You will gain exposure to job sites, client projects, and our multi-discipline team.
What you'll do#
- Assist with design work.
- Perform calculations and simulations.
- Research assigned topics.
- Assist with field inspections.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering.
- Coursework in steel, wood, concrete, and precast or prestressed concrete design.
- Good working knowledge of fundamental structural engineering concepts.
- Some proficiency with AutoCAD Revit.
- Strong math and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Solid time management skills with a focus on accurate work.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.
Location & details#
- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Paid, part-time position.
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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