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.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job Description
RESPEC seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer located in our Juneau, Fairbanks, Anchorage, AK or Rapid City, SD locations.
The Engineer will work with a team of multi-discipline engineers/EITs in preparing professional work products, including water and wastewater utility design, site grading, stormwater management, sediment and erosion control, and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation permitting. Additional responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve our clients’ technical challenges
- Develop project designs, plan drawings, engineering reports, technical specifications, and other contract deliverables
- Track project progress within established project scopes, budgets, and schedules and alert project managers of any issues that may affect them
- Support other market sectors on design projects as workload dictates
- Prepare clear and concise written communications and participate in client and team meetings
- Present design projects, as required, as part of outreach to clients and the public
- Conduct research and write technical portions of proposals to assist in bringing in new work
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
- 5+ years of civil engineering experience with an emphasis on design
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel)
- The ability to contribute to multiple projects concurrently
- An eye for detail and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred qualifications include the following:
- An Alaska Professional Civil Engineer license
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience (support will be provided by drafting technicians and EITs)
- GIS and 5+ years of cold region experience
Additional Information
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. The typical salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000.Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
