Student Geotechnical-Civil/Survey Engineer Intern- Summer 2024

Job Description

Job Description: RESPEC an employee-owned professional consulting and services company, specializes in applying engineering principles and innovative technologies to solve our clients’ most challenging problems. We are seeking an intern for the Summer of 2024 to join our land development services team in our office located in Fairbanks, Alaska!  

 This hands-on position will focus on both field work and office work to support our survey and geotechnical disciplines with the opportunity to also support our civil designers. Our survey and geotechnical teams are organized in our land development services market sector. Our survey and geotechnical teams also support our other infrastructure market sectors: facilities, transportation, and utilities. This position will require frequent travel around the state of Alaska for geotechnical and survey field work. Travel in Alaska often requires flying in small aircraft. The primary responsibilities include supporting our surveying and geotechnical engineering staff; our experienced staff will provide mentoring and coaching to our interns to allow development of industry knowledge and skills. Interns will be exposed to our clients, job sites, and small Alaska communities as well as collaborate with local architects and our RESPEC multi-discipline team on public and private sector projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Geotechnical field work (drilling, test pitting, peat probing, etc.)
• Survey field work
• UAV surveying
• Writing geotechnical reports
• Drafting/post processing survey data
• Civil drafting

Minimum Qualifications: 

As a student intern we at RESPEC understand that you are still developing your skills and learning what specific engineering disciplines do. However, ideal skills may include:

• Solid time management skills and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in an efficient manner
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Interest in geotechnical engineering to support the design of various civil infrastructure (buildings, airfields, roads, underground water/sewer utilities, site grading, paving, storm drainage)
• Good working knowledge of fundamental civil/geotechnical engineering concepts
• Good working knowledge of basic surveying principles
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Strong problem solving and math skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience with reading, analyzing, and interpreting plan sets
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Team player who strives to provide quality work
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel) 
• Desirable:  some proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Desirable:  some proficiency with unmanned aerial vehicles for photogrammetry
• US work authorization is required

Work Schedule:  During the summer months; 40 hours/week.  Work during the school year may be possible by mutual agreement.

Compensation: This is a temporary, non-exempt part-time hourly position with overtime eligibility.  Respec will pay for various certifications and educational training to assist in advancing the intern’s knowledge.   

Office Location: Fairbanks, Alaska

Interviews: Interviews are by appointment only.

RESPEC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which includes equal pay for men and women. All information or testing, family and medical leave, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics are protected by law. Our Affirmative Action Plans for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are available upon request to any applicant during normal business hours. Pre-employment background checks and drug screens are required for all positions.

Please apply online at:

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Reference: 2144

Contact info:       RESPEC

                                Human Resources Department

                              P.O. Box 725

                                Rapid City, SD 57709-0725

Additional Information

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