About the role#
RESPEC is hiring a Student Intern for the Summer 2027 program in Juneau, Alaska. This is a temporary, part-time, paid internship running for approximately 12 weeks from May through August. You will work alongside full-time employees to gain experience in professional engineering services and receive mentoring from our staff.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams on projects for public and private sector clients.
- Assist with design work, calculations, and simulations.
- Perform research on assigned topics.
- Support field inspections and laboratory testing.
What you'll need#
- You must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution.
- Coursework in steel, wood, concrete, and precast/prestressed concrete design.
- A working knowledge of civil or structural engineering fundamentals.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Revit.
- Strong math, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work efficiently.
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- A willingness to travel throughout Southeast Alaska.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work well within a team.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Juneau, Alaska.
- This is a part-time, temporary role.
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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