Student Intern (Civil or Structural Engineering)

Company Description

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

RESPEC seeks a Student Intern (Civil or Structural Engineering) for our Summer Internship 2027 program in our Juneau, Alaska office. This is a temporary part-time position. The paid internship program is approximately 12 weeks and runs from May – August 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience with a growing North American engineering consulting firm. This is a temporary part-time position.  

Learn more about us – we’re a global crew and we thrive on turning complex challenges into practical outcomes.

This is a hands-on position that may work with a variety of our disciplines – including structural, transportation, and land development. This internship position will work alongside our firm’s full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to our clients. 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, laboratory, communities, as well as collaborating with our RESPEC multi-discipline teams on public and private sector clients.

Additional responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel.
• Team player who strives to provide quality work

Preferred qualifications:

• Solid time management skills and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in an efficient manner
• Coursework in steel, wood, concrete, and precast/prestressed concrete design
• Good working knowledge of fundamentals of civil or structural engineering concepts
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and math skills 
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment and problem-solving capabilities
• Some proficiency with Autocad Revit
• Willingness to travel around Southeast Alaska

Additional Information

Compensation: Hourly wage depends on experience. This is temporary part-time position. No benefits are offered except those that are required for statutory purposes. 

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

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