Student Engineering Intern - Water Resources
About The Position
RESPEC has an opening for a temporary part-time Water Resources intern in the Water Division in our Anchorage, AK office. This position will be part of our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This position does not offer remote work. The intern will be expected to work alongside our firm's full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to our clients. This position will support the planning, design, and implementation of various water resources engineering projects. These projects may include work in the fields of stormwater, floodplain management, fish passage design, and regulatory compliance. Interdisciplinary work with environmental science and transportation disciplines may also occur. Our experienced staff will provide mentoring and coaching to the intern to allow development of civil engineering skills and knowledge.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering with interest in water resources
- Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of civil engineering concepts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work safely in both office and field environments
- A valid driver’s license and be capable of field work
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge/experience/coursework related to hydrology and hydraulics
- Local candidates
Responsibilities
- Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, calculations, and design
- ArcGIS analysis and figure development
- AutoCAD Civil3D drafting and design
- Application of standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Technical memo and report development
- Fieldwork, as required by current workload
- Involvement in the summer internship program
- Other duties as needed
Benefits
- Statutory insurance requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
