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.

EARTHRES, a Division of RESPEC, seeks a Student Engineering Intern-Civil to support our Morgantown, West Virginia location for the summer of 2026.  This position involves work tasks that support planning, design, and construction of various engineering projects.  Interdisciplinary work with environmental science staff is also anticipated.

Primary activities include:

• Provides broad support to the RESPEC West Virginia-based engineering team
• Conducts field work, and collects data on existing conditions
• Assists staff with engineering calculations and reports
• Support documentation for new designs (product, software, and test specifications)
• Conducts support functions as needed, such as data entry and file management
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, associates or technical degree in Civil engineering or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Motivated and positive self-starter able to work independently and in a team
• Flexibility and desire to gain experience on a wide variety of technical projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Introductory (or higher) AutoCAD skills preferred

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.

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