Job Description

RESPEC has an opening for a civil engineering intern in the Water Division in the Fairbanks, AK office. The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week during the summer.

This position involves work tasks that support planning, design, and construction of various water and wastewater engineering projects generally for public agencies and municipalities. Interdisciplinary work with other engineering disciplines as well as survey staff is also anticipated. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of experienced engineering staff in our Water Division.

Qualifications

Required:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering with interest in water and wastewater
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and willingness to ask questions and learn in a professional consulting environment
• Willing to travel within the borough for various construction activity support and work outside in varying weather conditions
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge/experience in AutoCAD (or similar software) and/or GIS
• Strong problem-solving and math skills

Additional Information

Compensation: Hourly wage depends on education and experience, range is $21-$26 DOEQ; plus statutory insurance requirements.

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.