Student Intern (Civil or Structural Engineering)

About the role

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

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

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