Student Engineering Intern

RESPEC • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RESPEC seeks a Student Intern in Structural Engineering for its Summer Internship 2027 program in the Anchorage, Alaska office. This temporary, paid, part-time internship lasts approximately 12 weeks and runs from May through August 2027. The role offers hands-on design experience in RESPEC’s Facilities (Structural) Market Sector. Interns work alongside full-time employees and receive mentoring and coaching to develop civil engineering skills and learn how professional services are provided to clients. They may be exposed to clients, job sites, and communities, and collaborate with RESPEC’s multidisciplinary team on public- and private-sector projects. The summer work schedule is 40 hours per week. Compensation depends on experience. No benefits are offered except those required by statute.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution.
• Solid time management skills and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work efficiently.
• Good working knowledge of structural engineering fundamentals.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Team player who strives to provide quality work.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in steel, wood, concrete, and precast/prestressed concrete design.
• Some proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design work.
• Perform calculations and simulations.
• Research topics as assigned.
• Assist with field inspections.
• Collaborate with RESPEC’s multidisciplinary team and learn how professional services are provided to clients.

What This Job Offers

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