RESPEC Careers

Worldwide, people choose us—and stay with us. Clients trust RESPEC to propel their projects forward with an innovative, clear vision because they know we see things from a different perspective. Our 100% employee-owned company offers solutions for any challenge and every idea. What others may deem impossible we find to be solvable. RESPEC: rethink imPOSSIBLE.We’re looking for a dynamic and energetic Senior Civil Transportation Engineer with proven expertise and leadership abilities to join our full-service engineering team! You’ll be designing innovative, world-class projects using state-of-the-art technologies. If you have more than 10 years of experience in progressively responsible roles working on a broad range of roadway, airport, and utility design with construction administration experience, for public, private, municipal, state, and federal government clients, it’s time to start your RESPEC career. Required Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringAlaska Professional Civil Engineer license, or ability to obtain within 1 year10+ years of experienceAutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiencyAble to manage team and contracts on multiple projects concurrentlyDetail-oriented and well-organized with demonstrated ability to meet deadlinesStrong verbal and written communication skillsAdditional Skills and QualificationsGIS experience5+ years of cold region experienceWork Schedule and Location: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), typically Monday through Friday during normal 8:00am to 5:00pm business hours. Office Location: Anchorage, Alaska Compensation and Benefits: Salary depends on experience. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits (healthcare, retirement, disability & life insurance, paid time off, 10-holidays/year) and advancement opportunities, continuing education, and professional society memberships. RESPEC, is 100-percent employee-owned.   Pre-employment background check and drug screens are required for all positions.Closing Date: Open Until FilledIn 2022, RESPEC was honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. Everything that RESPEC does seeks to better people and places. Whether we live in, develop, or partner with a community, we act in ways that preserve and enhance quality. Our ACROSS approach ensures that RESPEC brings the skillsets and perspectives that clients need to the places they are. We look for opportunities to consult on areas ranging from sustainable energy and clean water to ethical development and responsible resource extraction. With each service that we provide, RESPEC seeks to unite it with data and technology solutions. Clients’ outcomes will be safe, compliant, trackable, and transparent. RESPEC improves every community that our people and projects touch.

Why Us?  Worldwide, people choose us—and stay with us. Clients trust RESPEC to propel their projects forward with an innovative, clear vision because they know we see things from a different perspective. Our 100% employee-owned company offers solutions for any challenge and every idea. What others may deem impossible we find to be solvable. RESPEC: rethink imPOSSIBLE.If you are looking for a fun, interesting, and flexible work environment that provides an opportunity to leverage your expertise to make a significant difference in the lives of Alaskans, RESPEC is the right fit for you. RESPEC is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Utility Sector team in Juneau the Capital city of Alaska.  As the Senior Civil Engineer, you will collaborate with team members to design innovative solutions to diverse underground utility challenges in Juneau and Southeast Alaska.  Our Utility design team works on diverse water, wastewater and drainage projects from inception through planning, design, and support of construction efforts for public and private sector clients. This position is within RESPEC’s Juneau Utility Sector which is a leader in civil engineering design services in Juneau, Alaska.  The Senior Civil Engineer will lead the Juneau office full-time civil engineers in preparing professional work products including site grading and utility infrastructure design, stormwater management, water, and sewer utility design, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control plans.  In addition, the successful candidate will perform the following duties: Work on multiple site and utility infrastructure projects simultaneously, proactively collaborating with team members and clients to resolve technical challenges.Supervise, mentor and guide project design development with project engineers, staff engineers and interns.Technical review of project designs, plan drawings, engineering reports, technical specifications and other contract deliverables for feasibility, technical accuracy and quality.Track project progress within established project scope, budget and schedules and alert project manager of any issues that may affect them.Support other Alaska Infrastructure market sectors on design projects as workload dictates.Prepare clear and concise written communications and participate in client and team meetings.Present design projects as required as part of public outreach to clients and the public.   Conduct research and write technical portions of proposals to assist in bringing in new work.We’re looking for a dynamic and energetic Senior Civil Engineer with proven expertise and leadership abilities to join our Utility Sector engineering team! You’ll be designing innovative, world-class projects using state-of-the-art technologies. If you have more than 10 years of experience in progressively responsible roles working on a broad range of utility projects for private and public sector clients, it’s time to start your RESPEC career.Required Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringAlaska Professional Civil Engineer license, or ability to obtain within 1 year10+ years of civil engineering experience with emphasis on site and utility designAutoCAD and Civil 3D experienceProficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel)Able to manage team and contracts on multiple projects concurrentlyDetail-oriented and well-organized with demonstrated ability to meet deadlinesExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal skillsWork Schedule: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), typically Monday through Friday during normal 8:00am to 5:00pm business hours.Office Location: Juneau, AlaskaCompensation:  Salary depends on experience. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Interviews: Interviews will be by appointment only. Pre-employment background check and drug screens are required for all positions.Closing Date: Open Until FilledIn 2022, RESPEC was honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. Everything that RESPEC does seeks to better people and places. Whether we live in, develop, or partner with a community, we act in ways that preserve and enhance quality. Our ACROSS approach ensures that RESPEC brings the skillsets and perspectives that clients need to the places they are. We look for opportunities to consult on areas ranging from sustainable energy and clean water to ethical development and responsible resource extraction. With each service that we provide, RESPEC seeks to unite it with data and technology solutions. Clients’ outcomes will be safe, compliant, trackable, and transparent. RESPEC improves every community that our people and projects touch.  

RESPEC, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering consulting company, provides a variety of engineering services in several fields—mining, water, data, and infrastructure. We are seeking a full-time temporary Electrical Engineer in Training to join our Facilities team in Anchorage, Alaska.  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. The Engineer in Training will work under the supervision of the Facilities Central Region Electrical Staff Supervisor, and you will collaborate with team members to support innovative solutions to diverse electrical challenges around Alaska.  Our Facilities team works on diverse projects from inception through planning, design, and support of construction efforts for public and private sector clients.This is a great career opportunity for a dynamic, energetic individual looking to grow in their profession or to express their love for tackling new challenges while working in a fast paced, innovative team environment. The Electrical Engineer-in-Training will collaborate with Electrical engineers and staff in supporting professional work products including power, lighting, signal, security, communications and utility infrastructure planning, design, and construction administration. Duties and Responsibilities:  Provides broad support to the RESPEC Alaska-based engineering team Assists staff with engineering calculations and reports Assists team in developing design documents Conducts support functions as needed, such as data entry and file management Qualifications:  B.S. Electrical EngineeringPassed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or the ability to obtain in one year2 years of related experienceDesign of Electrical Plans and SpecificationsConstruction administration and observation experienceAutoCAD MEP and/or Revit ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel)Lighting Photometric calculations and SKM Powertools experience a plusSelf-motivatedDetail & team orientedStrong verbal/written communication & interpersonal skills Strong written and oral communication skills and strong research and analytical skillsMotivated and positive self-starter able to work independently and in a teamFlexibility and desire to gain experience on a wide variety of planning projectsUS work authorization is required Work Schedule:  This is a regular full-time position with benefits. The employee will work 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday) from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.Compensation: Salary depends on experience. Closing Date: Open Until Filled  Interviews: Interviews are by appointment only. Preemployment background check and drug screens are required for all positions. In 2022, RESPEC was honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. Everything that RESPEC does seeks to better people and places. Whether we live in, develop, or partner with a community, we act in ways that preserve and enhance quality. Our ACROSS approach ensures that RESPEC brings the skillsets and perspectives that clients need to the places they are. We look for opportunities to consult on areas ranging from sustainable energy and clean water to ethical development and responsible resource extraction. With each service that we provide, RESPEC seeks to unite it with data and technology solutions. Clients’ outcomes will be safe, compliant, trackable, and transparent. RESPEC improves every community that our people and projects touch.

RESPEC, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering consulting company, provides a variety of engineering services in several fields—mining, water, data, and infrastructure. We are seeking a full-time temporary Structural Engineer Intern to join our Facilities team in Fairbanks, Alaska. 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.This hands-on planning & design position is located within our Infrastructure Business Unit. The Structural Intern will work under the general direction of the Facilities Northern Region Structural Staff Supervisor and is responsible for assisting our structural design team on a variety of projects across the state of Alaska including new construction, renovations, studies, and field inspections.This is a great career opportunity for a dynamic, energetic individual looking to grow in their profession or to express their love for tackling new challenges while working in a fast paced, innovative team environment. Interest in facility design and construction is highlighted as we work with the best of the best to learn, solve problems, and take on new and exciting challenges every day. Duties and Responsibilities: Provides broad support to the RESPEC Alaska-based planning teamAssists staff in collecting and preparing data for various projectsConducts field work, and collects data on existing conditionsAssists staff with engineering calculations and reportsAssists team in developing design documentsConducts support functions as needed, such as data entry and file managementQualifications: Recent graduate or enrolled in an accredited school or college and studying toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or related field. 3.0 or higher GPA. Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)Strong written and oral communication skills and strong research and analytical skillsMotivated and positive self-starter able to work independently and in a teamFlexibility and desire to gain experience on a wide variety of planning projectsUS work authorization is requiredWork Schedule: This is a regular full-time summer position.  The employee will work 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday) from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Compensation: Salary depends on experience. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.Closing Date: Open Until Filled Interviews: Interviews are by appointment only. Preemployment background check and drug screens are required for all positions. 

Worldwide, people choose us—and stay with us. Clients trust RESPEC to propel their projects forward with an innovative, clear vision because they know we see things from a different perspective. Our 100% employee-owned company offers solutions for any challenge and every idea. What others may deem impossible we find to be solvable. RESPEC: rethink imPOSSIBLE.We’re looking for a dynamic and energetic Mid to Senior Civil Engineer with proven expertise and leadership abilities to join our full-service engineering team! You’ll be designing innovative, world-class projects using state-of-the-art technologies. If you have more than 7 years of experience in progressively responsible roles working on a broad range of facilities, including health care, laboratory, educational, housing, and hangars for private, public, and DOD clients, it’s time to start your RESPEC career. Required Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringAlaska Professional Civil Engineer license, or ability to obtain within 1 year7+ years of experienceAutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiencyAble to manage discipline responsibilities on multiple projects concurrently.Detail-oriented and well-organized with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.Strong verbal and written communication skillsAdditional Skills and QualificationsGIS experience5+ years of cold region experienceWork Schedule and Location: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), typically Monday through Friday during normal 8:00am to 5:00pm business hours. Office Location: Anchorage, AlaskaCompensation: Salary depends on experience. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Interviews: Interviews will be by appointment only.  

We design innovative world-class projects utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. Projects include recreational, commercial and industrial buildings, drainage and recreational structures, water and wastewater supply and treatment facilities, concrete water storage tanks, and investigations of distressed structures. RESPEC, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our full-service engineering team! We focus on designing resilient structures for our rugged Alaskan environment.The successful candidate will have 10+ years’ experience in progressively responsible roles and with a range of steel, concrete, and timber design with construction administration experience, for public, private, municipal, state, and federal government clients. This is a great career opportunity for a dynamic energetic individual with proven technical expertise and leadership abilities.Qualifications: B.S. in Civil EngineeringAlaska Professional Civil Engineer License, or ability to obtain within one yearAlaska Professional Structural Engineering License, or ability to obtain within two yearsAutodesk Revit experienceRISA 3D, SAP, RAM or other 3D structural analytical software experiencePreferred Experience/SkillsM.S. in Civil Engineering focused on Structural Design is preferred10+ years’ experience; 5+ years of cold regions experience preferredAble to manage team and contracts on multiple projects concurrentlyDetail oriented & well organized with demonstrated ability to meet deadlinesStrong verbal & written communication skillsCompensation: Compensation for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may be outside of the range shown. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package that consists of medical, vision, dental, holidays, paid leave, paid maternity leave 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), continuing education, and professional societies. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the ESOP after a qualifying period.Available Office Location: Juneau, Alaska Interviews: Interviews are by appointment only. Pre-employment background check and drug screens are required for all positions. 

Worldwide, people choose us—and stay with us. Clients trust RESPEC to propel their projects forward with an innovative, clear vision because they know we see things from a different perspective. Our 100% employee-owned company offers solutions for any challenge and every idea. What others may deem impossible we find to be solvable. RESPEC: rethink imPOSSIBLE.If you are looking for a fun, interesting, and flexible work environment that provides an opportunity to leverage your expertise to make a significant difference in the lives of Alaskans, RESPEC is the right fit for you. RESPEC is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer  to join our team in Fairbanks.  As the Senior Civil Engineer, you will work directly with clients, collaborate with team members to design innovative solutions to diverse challenges in Alaska.  Our Utility design team works on diverse water, wastewater and drainage projects from inception through planning, design, and support of construction efforts for public and private sector clients. This position is within RESPEC’s Utility Sector which is a leader in civil engineering design services in Alaska.  The Senior Civil Engineer  will lead multiple full-time civil engineers/EITs in preparing professional work products including site grading and utility infrastructure design, stormwater management, water, and sewer utility design, sediment and erosion control, and ADEC permitting.  In addition, the successful candidate will perform the following duties: Work on multiple site and utility infrastructure projects simultaneously, proactively collaborating with team members and clients to resolve technical challenges.Supervise, mentor and guide project design development with project engineers, staff engineers and interns.Technical review of project designs, plan drawings, engineering reports, technical specifications and other contract deliverables for feasibility, technical accuracy and quality.Track project progress within established project scope, budget and schedules and alert project manager of any issues that may affect them.Support other Alaska Infrastructure market sectors on design projects as workload dictates.Prepare clear and concise written communications and participate in client and team meetings.Present design projects as required as part of public outreach to clients and the public.   Conduct research and write technical portions of proposals to assist in bringing in new work.We’re looking for a dynamic and energetic Senior Civil Engineer with proven expertise and leadership abilities to join our Utility Sector engineering team! You’ll be designing innovative, world-class projects using state-of-the-art technologies. If you have more than 10 years of experience in progressively responsible roles working on a broad range of utility projects for private and public sector clients, it’s time to start your RESPEC career.Required Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringAlaska Professional Civil Engineer license, or ability to obtain within 1 year10+ years of experienceAutoCAD and Civil 3D Able to manage team and contracts on multiple projects concurrentlyDetail-oriented and well-organized with demonstrated ability to meet deadlinesStrong verbal and written communication skillsAdditional Skills and QualificationsGIS experience5+ years of cold region experienceWork Schedule and LocationThis is a full-time position (40 hours per week), typically Monday through Friday during normal 8:00am to 5:00pm business hours. Office Location: Fairbanks, AlaskaCompensation:  Salary depends on experience. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Interviews: Interviews will be by appointment only. Closing Date: Open Until FilledIn 2022, RESPEC was honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. Everything that RESPEC does seeks to better people and places. Whether we live in, develop, or partner with a community, we act in ways that preserve and enhance quality. Our ACROSS approach ensures that RESPEC brings the skillsets and perspectives that clients need to the places they are. We look for opportunities to consult on areas ranging from sustainable energy and clean water to ethical development and responsible resource extraction. With each service that we provide, RESPEC seeks to unite it with data and technology solutions. Clients’ outcomes will be safe, compliant, trackable, and transparent. RESPEC improves every community that our people and projects touch.

RESPEC, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering consulting company, provides a variety of engineering services in several fields—mining, water, data, and infrastructure. We are seeking a full-time land surveying technician to join our Land Development Services team in Fairbanks, Alaska. 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.The successful candidate will have 2 or more years of experience and either have passed the Fundamentals of Land Surveying Exam or will within 6 months. Duties for this position include conducting boundary, control, American Land Title Association (ALTA), and topographic design survey; researching records; assisting in writing technical portions of proposals; preparing legal descriptions; calculating boundary corner search/staking coordinates; assisting with drawing and deliverable reviews; and providing technical/CAD support for the land survey manager. This career opportunity is a field-to-finish position. You will work independently or as a part of a two-person survey crew and collaborate with office staff. Part 107 and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certifications as well as Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center experience are preferred.Qualifications: Experience in using AutoCAD Ability to work on multiple projects concurrentlyAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to work in a detail-oriented teamwork environmentPossess strong verbal and written communication skillsProficiency with computers and survey softwarePhysical condition commensurate with travel and challenging physical activity within Alaska, Canada, and the Pacific RimAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds while hiking irregular and sometimes uphill terrainAbility to work overtime and mobilize to work in remote areas for several days to a couple of weeks at a time.Compensation: Typical salary range for this position is $60,000–$80,000. Salary depends on experience. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. We offer a comprehensive fringe-benefits package that consists of medical, vision, dental, holidays, paid leave, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), continuing education, and professional societies. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the ESOP after a qualifying period.Available Office Locations: Alaska | FairbanksInterviews: Interviews will be by appointment only.  

RESPEC, a nationally recognized engineering consulting company, seeks a Civil Facilities Intern to join our full-service engineering team! We design innovative world-class projects utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. This hands-on design position is located within our Infrastructure Business Unit. The Civil Facilities Intern will work under the general direction of the Facilities Civil Staff Manager and is responsible for assisting our small, innovative team with a variety of projects including project research, geometric layout, site plans, grading & drainage design, utility design, roadway and parking lot design, concept visualization, and construction observation.Duties and Responsibilities: Provides broad support to the RESPEC Alaska-based Facilities teamAssists staff in collecting and preparing information for various projectsAssists team in developing design conceptsAssists team in preparation of design deliverablesPrepares CAD designs and produces plans and renderings Conducts field work, and collects data on existing conditionsConducts support functions as needed, such as data entry and file managementQualifications: Recent graduate or enrolled in an accredited school or college and studying toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or related field. 3.0 or higher GPA. Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCADProficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)Strong written and oral communication skills and strong research and analytical skillsMotivated and positive self-starter able to work independently and in a teamFlexibility and desire to gain experience on a wide variety of projectsUS work authorization is requiredWork Schedule: This is a Temporary Full-time hourly nonexempt position. The employee will work 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday) from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Compensation: Typical hourly wage for this position is $18-22/hour and depends on education and experience, plus statutory insurance requirements.Interviews: Interviews are by appointment only.