Student Surface Water Modeling Intern

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.

A nationally recognized engineering consulting firm seeks a surface water engineering intern in the Water Division in the Rapid City, South Dakota, office. 

The firm specializes in the application of technology to solve problems.  The successful candidate will work under the direction of multiple Project Managers in the areas of surface water modeling, data analysis, and general problem solving. 

Required:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or a related science field
• Interest in assessing water quality challenges
• Strong computer skills; especially in using spreadsheets
• Experience or coursework with surface water modeling (e.g., HSPF, HEC-HMS, and/or WASP), geospatial analysis (e.g., ArcGIS), and computer programming (e.g., MATALB, Python, and/or R)
• Valid driver’s license and capability of doing field work
• Proven interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise plus statutory insurance requirements. The typical salary range for this position is $21 to $26 per hour.

Work Schedule: Temporary full-time position, 40 hours per week, during the Summer 2026 break.

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