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 Engineering 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 hands-on design position is within RESPEC’s Transportation Sector which is a leader in civil engineering design services in Anchorage, AK. Our civil engineering interns will work alongside our firm’s full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to our clients in the form of land development, infrastructure design, construction document preparation, stormwater management, utility design, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control. 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 civil engineering skills and knowledge. Interns will get exposed to our clients, job sites, and Alaskan communities, as well as collaborate with our RESPEC multi-discipline team on public and private sector clients. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with design work
• Perform calculations and simulations
• Research topics as assigned
• Assist with field inspections

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 Engineer does. However, ideal skills may include:

• Solid time management skills and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in an efficient manner
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Interest in designing various kinds of civil engineering features (roads, underground utilities, site grading, paving, storm drainage)
• Good working knowledge of fundamental of civil engineering concepts
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and math skills 
• 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: some 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.

Office Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Interviews: Interviews are by appointment only.

Additional Information

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