Job Description

RESPEC, an internationally recognized engineering consulting company, seeks a Civil EIT (Engineer in Training) to join our Anchorage, AK office.

The Civil EIT provides civil & geotechnical engineering support for engineering design activities for infrastructure projects throughout Alaska and the Lower 48. Projects include buildings, utilities, roads, airports, and marine structures. Under the supervision of a professional engineer, the Civil EIT leads geotechnical field explorations, performs geotechnical analyses/calculations, and prepares geotechnical reports to support the design team on a wide variety of projects. Work includes collaborating on a multi-discipline team of engineers and may also help with other disciplines such as civil, structural, and hydrology/hydraulics. This position will require some travel for field work to remote locations across Alaska.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design using AutoCAD 3D
• Prepare design calculations
• Develop quantities and prepare engineers estimate
• Evaluate design options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, geological engineering, or a closely related field. Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Good technical writing skills
• The ability to plan and execute field explorations in remote locations across Alaska
• Coursework in geotechnical engineering such as soil mechanics, rock mechanics, seismic engineering, foundation design, etc.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability/willingness to travel to remote locations in Alaska for field work
• Ability to use hand tools in the field such as shovels, hand probes, rock hammers, picks, etc.
• Ability to work safely and comfortably around heavy equipment in the field and be willing to follow all safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or a closely related discipline
• 1-2 years of work experience in geotechnical engineering including geotechnical field work, laboratory testing, creating borehole logs, slope stability analysis, and writing geotechnical reports
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience
• Experience in other related engineering disciplines such as environmental, civil, structural, hydrology/hydraulics, surveying, etc.
• Engineering experience on Alaskan projects

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

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

Company Info

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.