Student Engineering Intern - Facilities (Electrical)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

RESPEC seeks a Student Electrical Engineering Intern for our Summer 2026 program in our Anchorage, AK office. This is a temporary part-time position.  

Our Electrical Engineering interns work under the general direction of a senior-level staff member or a supervisor and are responsible for assisting project teams with electrical calculations, design, and construction administration tasks. They are expected to collaborate with one or more technical mentors to assist with various projects.
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.

Our electrical engineering intern will work alongside our firm’s full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to our clients in the form of facilities design and construction document preparation. The primary responsibilities include supporting our electrical engineering staff in support of design and construction projects. Our experienced staff will provide mentoring and coaching to our interns to allow development of drafting skills and knowledge. Interns will get exposed to our construction document production for our public and private sector clients.  

This is a great career opportunity for a dynamic, energetic individual looking to grow in their profession and express their love for tackling new challenges while working in a fast paced, innovative team environment.

Qualifications

Duties of an Electrical Engineering Intern may include but are not limited to the following:

• Calculate lighting, power, and signal system components
• Create drawings for electrical designs
• Assist in construction administration activities

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and studying toward a degree in electrical engineering
• Prior experience in design or construction
• Computer skills and using modern collaboration technologies
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Salary depends on experience. This is temporary part-time position. No benefits are offered except those that are required for statutory purposes.   

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. 

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.