Student Engineering Intern - Water/Wastewater

RE/SPEC Inc. • Anchorage, AK

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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. RESPEC has an opening for a temporary part-time water/wastewater intern in the Water Division in our Anchorage, AK office. The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week during the summer, working alongside and receiving mentorship from a licensed engineer. This position does not offer remote work. This position involves work tasks that support planning, designing, and constructing various water resources engineering projects. These projects may include work in the fields of water and wastewater, water infrastructure, and regulatory compliance. Interdisciplinary work with other disciplines may also occur.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor of science degree program in civil or mechanical engineering
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license
• Capable of field work

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA

Responsibilities

• Hydraulic analyses, calculations, and design
• Application of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Preparation of reports, figures, and technical documents
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or project manager
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through internship program
• Perform limited field work as required by current project load
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees