Student Engineering Intern - Water Resources
Job Description
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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.
Job Description
RESPEC, a nationally recognized engineering consulting company seeks a Student Engineering Intern looking to grow their knowledge and experience in water resources. As an engineering intern you will assist office staff with water resource project work. Work responsibilities and activities are overarching but may include:
- Hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, calculations, and design
- Preparation of reports, figures, and technical documents
- Computer-aided design/drafting (AutoCAD)
- GIS analysis
- Field work and construction oversight
- Client meetings/ interaction.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Required:
- The successful candidate must be working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
- The candidate should have strong computer skills, especially in using spreadsheets
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of field work.
Preferred:
- Experience or coursework with surface water modeling (e.g. HSPF, HEC-HMS, ICPR, StormWise, etc.)
Additional Information
Work Schedule: Temporary full-time position, 40 hours per week, during the Summer 2026 break.
Compensation: Hourly wage depends on education and experience, plus statutory insurance requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.