Start Off Right

Interns bring curiosity and a willingness to learn. We bring real projects, people who will teach you, and a team that wants you to succeed. You’ll build experience you can carry into your next step—wherever it leads.

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Hands-On Project Work

Work on real projects alongside the teams delivering them.

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Work With Industry Experts

Ask questions, get feedback, and learn how projects move from plan to execution.

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A Path After Graduation

Internships may lead to full-time opportunities after graduation.

Start Your Career at RESPEC

Our interns have something to teach us, and we can nurture you at the start of your career. More than two-thirds choose to become full-time employee-owners.

Internship Perspective

“From day one, I felt part of the team. My supervisors and team members want to see me succeed, trust me with real projects, value my input, and support me as I grow.”

Elise Nopola Communications and Marketing Intern

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“My RESPEC experience has been priceless, gaining landfill design experience while enhancing my skills in AutoCAD, Excel, teamwork, communication, and time management.”

Kyle Orrson Environmental Engineering Intern

“RESPEC has provided an outstanding learning experience; I’ve met incredible people, learned how teams collaborate, and contributed to impactful projects.”

Collette Carpenter Mechanical Engineering Intern

“My internship at RESPEC helped me discover a new interest and showed me how it intersected with my previous experiences in ways I hadn’t expected.”

Nicole Rycraw Marketing and Business Development Intern

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“RESPEC is easily one of the best companies I've ever worked at! The internship program is well-structured, and the staff at the Richardson office have all been eager to help out.”

Kevin Edgar Computer Science Intern

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