About the role#
RESPEC is seeking a Student Engineering Intern for our Facilities structural market sector. This paid internship is based in our Anchorage, Alaska office for the summer of 2027. You will work alongside our full-time staff to gain experience in professional engineering services. Our team provides mentoring and coaching to help you develop your civil engineering skills. You will collaborate with our multi-discipline team on projects for both public and private sector clients.
What you'll do#
- Assist with design work.
- Perform calculations and simulations.
- Research topics as assigned.
- Assist with field inspections.
What you'll need#
- 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.
- Good working knowledge of structural engineering fundamentals.
- Some proficiency with Autocad Revit.
- Strong math and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Solid time management skills with an eye for detail.
- A collaborative approach to providing quality work.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska.
- This is an on-site, part-time, paid internship.
- The program lasts approximately 12 weeks, running from May to August 2027.
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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