Student Structural Engineer in Rapid City

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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.

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

Job Description

RESPEC seeks Student Structural Engineer Interns for our Rapid City, SD, Sioux Falls, SD and Cheyenne, WY office locations. This position will be part of our 2026 Summer Program. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience with a growing North American engineering consulting firm.

This hands-on design position is within RESPEC’s Facilities (Structural) Market Sector. This 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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following :

qualifications include the following :

Additional Information

Compensation :   Salary depends on experience. This is a temporary part-time position.

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

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