Student Engineering Intern (Structural)

About RE/SPEC Inc.

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.

Responsibilities

• This internship position will work alongside our firm’s full-time employees to learn how professional services are provided to our clients.
• Our experienced staff will provide mentoring and coaching to our interns to allow development of civil engineering skills and knowledge.
• Interns will get exposed to our clients, job sites, communities, as well as collaborate with our RESPEC multi-discipline team on public and private sector clients.
• Additional responsibilities include: Assist with design work
• Perform calculations and simulations
• Research topics as assigned
• Assist with field inspections

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have the following: Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution

Preferred

• Preferred qualifications include the following: Solid time management skills and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in an efficient manner
• Coursework in steel, wood, concrete, and precast/prestressed concrete design
• Good working knowledge of fundamentals of structural engineering concepts
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Team player who strives to provide quality work
• Some proficiency with Autocad Revit

Pay

• Compensation: Compensation depends on experience.
• No benefits are offered except those that are required for statutory purposes.

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Position details

• This is a temporary part-time position.
• The paid internship program is approximately 12 weeks and runs from May – August 2027.
• This is a temporary part-time position.
• Work Schedule: During the summer months; 40 hours/week.

Equal opportunity

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

Recruiters

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.