Company Description RESPEC is seeking a motivated, talented professional for an entry-level civil structural/geotechnical engineer position in our Rock Mechanics group located at our Rapid City, South Dakota, office.
Founded in 1969, RESPEC is a global, 100 percent employee-owned consulting and services company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges for private and public clients. Operating in 14 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, with influence extending to 50 countries worldwide, RESPEC is a leader in water, mining, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure services. Our six market sectors—Mining & Energy, Water, Facilities, Transportation, Development Services, and Data & Technology—reflect our expertise and commitment to excellence. At RESPEC, we thrive on collaboration and partnership, applying advanced technology to achieve sustainable solutions and drive our projects forward. We are deeply invested in our employees' success and well-being, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where everyone can grow and contribute meaningfully. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our contributions to local communities and strategic alliances worldwide, ensuring that we continue to inspire and innovate in rapidly evolving technical environments.
Job Description The primary focus of the structural engineer is to provide support to civil and mining-related projects and perform structural analyses, assessments, and design-related tasks. Projects ranging from civil infrastructure, and surface or underground mining operations; including structural and geotechnical analyses of dams, tunnels, surface and underground infrastructure.
The structural engineer will also produce professional, high-quality, technical documents as deliverable work products to our clients. Successfully completing project work will require strong technical aptitude, well-developed interpersonal communication skills, familiarity with modern engineering software programs, and the willingness to seek guidance when appropriate.
The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of an experienced geotechnical engineering staff in these areas.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Qualifications Candidates must have the following:
Bachelor of science or master of science degree in civil engineer with a structural or geotechnical emphasis, or related field from an ABET accredited university0-5 years of experience in related disciplines, or relevant courseworkWorking knowledge of structural software such as RISA, RAM, Enercalc, Woodworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rocscience RS2, and/or other structural and geotechnical engineering softwareSuccessfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and working towards or obtained a Professional Engineering (PE) registrationFundamental understanding of materials testing and constitutive modelsExcellent interpersonal skills and technical communication skills (both written and oral) and fluent in English. Additional Information 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.
Featured benefits include: Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Parental Leave401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)Professional Development and TrainingTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance PlansAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.