RESPEC

Engineer in Training (Water Resources)

RESPEC  •  Anchorage, AK (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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

RESPEC is looking for an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) specializing in water resources at our Anchorage, Alaska office to support exciting ongoing and upcoming projects. Our experienced staff will provide hands-on support and professional development to help the EIT develop water resources engineering skills and knowledge. This position will support the planning, design, and implementation of various water resources engineering projects across Alaska and the Lower 48. These projects may include work in the fields of stormwater, floodplain management, fish passage design, and regulatory compliance. Interdisciplinary work with environmental, geotechnical, survey, structural, and transportation staff is also anticipated.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support multiple water resource projects simultaneously, proactively collaborating with team members and clients to resolve technical challenges
  • Conduct hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling to support watershed planning and the design of hydraulic structures, such as culverts (including aquatic organism passage), bridges, diversions, revetments, stormwater management facilities, and storm drain systems
  • Prepare H&S reports and high-quality technical presentations to communicate complex technical concepts and practical engineering recommendations for a variety of audiences
  • Attend site visits alongside experienced staff to collect data and confirm field conditions
  • Develop or support the development of construction plans, specifications, and estimates
  • Support the preparation of permit applications
  • Other duties as needed

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, or a closely related field
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
  • Knowledge/experience/coursework related to hydrology and hydraulics
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel
  • Preference given to local candidates

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing construction plans, specifications, and estimates
  • Experience in environmental compliance and permitting
  • Experience in drainage analysis, planning, and design
  • Experience with ArcGIS Pro and Civil 3D
  • Practical application of various H&H modeling software (e.g. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Hydraulic Toolbox, HY-8, SWMM, etc.)

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) & ESOP
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

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

RESPEC

About RESPEC

In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better.

With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful. This is why we do what we do.

From the depths of a cavern to the heights of a volcano, from an antiquated computer system to a business in dire need of re-engineering, our technical and business experts find solutions for extreme situations... like the time we cleansed and migrated 100 million rows of legacy data or the time we protected Mt. Rushmore.

Know-How is Everything.

We use our resourcefulness and vast experience to solve problems. It’s called know-how. And when you have it, problems aren’t problems at all. Know-how defines the core of who we are. It is how our clients see us. Know-how speaks to ingenuity, aptitude, and skill—it is not merely knowledge; it is knowledge on how to get things done.

Imagine having access to a think tank with hundreds of diversely talented engineers, scientists, programmers, and developers under one roof—that’s RESPEC. Each team member is highly trained and skilled in understanding and applying the laws of a specific universe to solve any kind of problem. That’s why we have to talk about our team in terms of superheroes.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Rapid City, SD
Year Founded
Unknown
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