Job Description

RESPEC, is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering consulting company that provides a variety of engineering services in several different fields – Mining, Water and Natural Resources, Data, and Infrastructure. We are seeking a Civil Drafting intern for the Summer of 2024 to join our Transportation team in our office located in Anchorage, Alaska! 

Working at RESPEC means working on world-class projects in your own backyard. You will use state-of-the-art technologies and collaborate with experienced teams to bring innovative ideas to life. This position offers a great career opportunity for a dynamic, energetic individual who wants to develop professionally.

This drafting position is within RESPEC’s Transportation Sector which is a leader in civil engineering design services in Anchorage, AK. Our civil drafting intern will work alongside our firm’s full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to our clients in the form of transportation design and construction document preparation. The primary responsibilities include supporting our civil engineering staff and field construction inspectors in support of design and construction projects. Our experienced staff will provide mentoring and coaching to our interns to allow development of drafting skills and knowledge. Interns will get exposed to our construction document production for our public and private sector clients. 

This is a great career opportunity for a dynamic, energetic individual looking to grow in their profession and express their love for tackling new challenges while working in a fast paced, innovative team environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with design work
• Draft project details
• Prepare construction documents

Qualifications: 

As a student intern we at RESPEC understand that you are still developing your skills and learning what specific engineering disciplines do. RESPEC wants to help you get a firm understanding of what a Civil Drafter does. However, ideal skills may include:

• Solid time management skills and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in an efficient manner

• Interest in designing various kinds of civil engineering features (roads, underground utilities, site grading, paving, storm drainage)
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience with reading, analyzing, and interpreting plan sets
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Team player who strives to provide quality work
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel) 
• Desirable: proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• US work authorization is required

Work Schedule: During the summer months; 40 hours/week. Work during the school year may be possible by mutual agreement.

Compensation: This is a temporary, non-exempt part-time hourly position with overtime eligibility. Respec will pay for various certifications and educational training to assist in advancing the intern’s knowledge.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

Office Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Interviews: Interviews are by appointment only.

Qualifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.