RESPEC seeks Student Structural Engineer Interns for our Sioux Falls, SD and Cheyenne, WY office locations. This position will be part of our 2026 Summer Internship 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 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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following: Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in civil engineering 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 fundamental 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

Additional Information

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

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