Student Engineering Intern (Civil)

RESPEC • Anchorage, AK

55d • Onsite

About The Position

RESPEC seeks a Student Civil Engineer Intern to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program in our Anchorage, AK office. This hands-on design position is within RESPEC’s Transportation Market Sector and offers a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience with a growing North American engineering consulting firm. The civil engineering intern will work alongside full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to clients, receiving mentoring and coaching from experienced staff to develop civil engineering skills and knowledge. Interns will be exposed to clients, job sites, and Alaskan communities, and will collaborate with RESPEC’s multi-discipline team on public and private sector projects.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Some proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Compensation depends on experience
• No benefits are offered except those that are required for statutory purposes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern