Student Engineering Intern - Water Resources

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.

RESPEC has an opening for a temporary part-time engineering intern in the Water Division in the Rapid City, SD office. 

The intern will work under the direct supervision of experienced engineering staff. This position involves work tasks that support planning, designing, and constructing various water resources engineering projects, and general site-civil development. Interdisciplinary work with environmental science staff is also anticipated. Additional responsibilities may include:

•           Hydrologic/hydraulic analyses

•           Calculations and design

•           Report, figure, and technical document preparation

•           Computer-aided design/drafting (AutoCAD) and GIS analysis

•           Field work and construction oversight

•           Client meetings/interaction

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Must be a junior or senior level working towards a bachelor of science degree in civil or water resources engineering, or a recent graduate (within 1 year)
• Knowledge/experience in AutoCAD (or similar software) and/or GIS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Strong problem-solving and math skills
• Applicants should be motivated, ambitious, and willing to perform a broad variety of tasks

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.