Student Engineering Intern (Mechanical or Electrical)
About The Position
RESPEC seeks a Student Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Intern for its Summer Internship 2027 program in the Anchorage, Alaska office. This is a temporary, part-time position in the Facilities group. The intern works under the general direction of a senior-level staff member or supervisor and collaborates with technical mentors to support project teams on mechanical calculations, design, and construction administration tasks. The intern will work alongside full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to clients, including infrastructure and facilities design, construction-document preparation, construction services, and site observations for facility and utility projects. The role supports mechanical and electrical engineering staff and field construction inspectors on design and construction projects. Interns receive mentoring and coaching to develop engineering and drafting skills, and may work with clients, visit job sites, and collaborate with local architects and RESPEC’s multidisciplinary team on public- and private-sector projects. The position offers hands-on exposure to construction-document production and design work. The summer schedule is 40 hours per week. Hourly compensation depends on experience. No benefits are offered except those required by statute.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and studying toward a degree in electrical engineering.
- Computer skills and experience using modern collaboration technologies.
- Willingness to learn and grow.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in design or construction.
Responsibilities
- Calculate lighting, power, and signal system components.
- Create drawings for electrical designs.
- Assist with construction administration activities.
- Support mechanical and electrical engineering staff and field construction inspectors on design and construction projects.
- Assist project teams with mechanical calculations, design, and construction administration tasks.
- Collaborate with technical mentors, clients, local architects, and RESPEC’s multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in construction-document preparation, construction services, and site observations for facility and utility projects.
Benefits
- No benefits are offered except those required by statutory purposes. Featured benefits listed in the posting include flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, 401(k) and ESOP with company match up to 4%, professional development and training, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
