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 DescriptionRESPEC seeks an Engineering Intern to join the Mining & Energy Division's Cavern Geology group in our Rapid City, SD location.
The intern will be expected to work 40 hours per week during the summer with an option to work an average of 10 to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.
Primary activities include large data set 3D modeling, data analysis, well hydraulic and pressure calculations, and engineering tool development based on Python and VBA. Supplemental activities include permit and report drafting, numerical analysis with specialty software, and well and drilling design/planning. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of experienced engineering staff in these areas.
QualificationsRequired:
- Must be working toward a bachelor of science or advanced degree in geological, mechanical, mining, civil engineering, or related field
- Strong computer skills, specifically with spreadsheets, scripting/programming, and 3D modeling software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to be self-motivated
Compensation: Hourly wage depends on education and experience, range is $21-25/hour, plus statutory insurance requirements.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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What We Do
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.
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