Student Engineering Intern (Civil)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPEC seeks a Student Civil Engineer Intern in their Anchorage, AK office for the 2026 Summer Internship Program. The intern will work with full-time staff to learn professional services delivery and gain exposure to clients, job sites, and Alaskan communities.

Responsibilities include assisting with design work, running calculations, researching topics, and aiding field inspections under mentoring. Preferred candidates are pursuing a civil engineering degree with strong time management and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 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 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.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Some proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Math skills

Communication

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

RESPEC seeks a Student Civil Engineer Intern located in our Anchorage, AK office. This position will be part of our 2026 Summer Internship Program. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience with a growing North American engineering consulting firm.

This hands-on design position is within RESPEC's Transportation Market Sector. Our civil engineering intern will work alongside our firm's full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to our clients. Our experienced staff will provide mentoring and coaching to our interns to allow development of civil engineering skills and knowledge. Interns will get exposed to our clients, job sites, and Alaskan communities, as well as collaborate with our RESPEC multi-discipline team on public and private sector clients. Additional responsibilities include:

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

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Preferred qualifications include the following:

• 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
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Some proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Additional Information

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

Work Schedule:During the summer months; 40 hours/week.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.