Job Description

RESPEC has an opening for a temporary part-time water/wastewater intern in the Water Division in our Anchorage, AK office. The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week during the summer, working alongside and receiving mentorship from a licensed engineer. This position does not offer remote work.

This position involves work tasks that support planning, designing, and constructing various water resources engineering projects. These projects may include work in the fields of water and wastewater, water infrastructure, and regulatory compliance. Interdisciplinary work with other disciplines may also occur. Work responsibilities and activities may include:

• Hydraulic analyses, calculations, and design
• Application of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Preparation of reports, figures, and technical documents
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or project manager
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through internship program
• Perform limited field work as required by current project load
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor of science degree program in civil or mechanical engineering
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of field work

Preferred:

• 3+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA

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.