Student Engineering Intern (Mechanical or Electrical)

RE/SPEC Inc.

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Part time

41 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules
401(k) & ESOP (with company match up)
Professional Development and Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

RESPEC is offering a Summer Internship 2027 for Student Mechanical or Electrical Engineers in Anchorage, AK or Juneau, AK. This temporary part-time internship provides exposure to infrastructure design, construction documents, and field observations, with mentoring from senior staff.

Interns will assist with mechanical or electrical tasks, work 40 hours per week in the summer, and gain experience across facilities projects while collaborating with architects and a multi-discipline team.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university studying toward a degree in electrical engineering.
  • Prior experience in design or construction.
  • Computer skills and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

  • Assist mechanical calculations, design and construction administration tasks.
  • Support electrical engineering staff in design and construction projects.
  • Collaborate with mentors, field inspectors and architects on projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Team collaboration
Willingness to learn

Education

Enrolled in accredited college studying electrical engineering

Job description

Student Engineering Intern (Mechanical or Electrical)
  • Intern
  • Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

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.

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

RESPEC seeks a Student Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Intern for our Summer Internship 2027 program in our Anchorage, AK or Juneau, AK offices. This is a temporary part-time position.

Our student Mechanical Engineering intern works under the general direction of a senior-level staff member or a supervisor and is responsible for assisting project teams with mechanical calculations, design, and construction administration tasks. They are expected to collaborate with one or more technical mentors to assist with various projects.

Working at RESPEC means working on world-class projects in your own backyard. You will use state-of-the-art technologies and collaborate with experienced teams to bring innovative ideas to life. This position offers a great career opportunity for a dynamic, energetic individual who wants to develop professionally.

Our electrical engineering intern will work alongside our firm's full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to our clients in the form of facilities design and construction document preparation. The primary responsibilities include supporting our electrical engineering staff in support of design and construction projects. Our experienced staff will provide mentoring and coaching to our interns to allow development of drafting skills and knowledge. Interns will get exposed to our construction document production for our public and private sector clients.

This hands-on design position is within RESPEC's Facilities group. Our mechanical or electrical engineering interns will work alongside our firm's full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to our clients in the form of infrastructure design, construction document preparation, construction services, and site observations for facility and utility projects. The primary responsibilities include supporting our mechanical and electrical engineering staff and field construction inspectors in support of design and construction projects. Our experienced staff will provide mentoring and coaching to our interns to allow development of mechanical and electrical engineering skills and knowledge. Interns will get exposed to our clients, job sites as well as collaborating with local architects and our RESPEC multi-discipline team on public and private sector clients. This is a great career opportunity for a dynamic, energetic individual looking to grow in their profession and express their love for tackling new challenges while working in a fast paced, innovative team environment.

Duties of a Student Electrical Engineering Intern may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Calculate lighting, power, and signal system components
  • Create drawings for electrical designs
  • Assist in construction administration activities

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university and studying toward a degree in electrical engineering
  • Prior experience in design or construction
  • Computer skills and using modern collaboration technologiesWillingness to learn and grow

Compensation: Salary depends on experience. This is temporary part-time position. No benefits are offered except those that are required for statutory purposes.

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

Featured benefits:

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • 401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to 4%)
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

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