Early Career Civil Engineer

Overview

• Grew from geology roots into a multidisciplinary firm with global reach and diverse expertise.
• Structured across divisions including Mining & Energy, Water & Natural Resources, Data & Technology, and more.
• Typical projects span from mine planning and watershed restoration to IT systems and GIS mapping.
• Acquired niche firms like Geothermal Resource Group and Enviromin to broaden subsurface and environmental capabilities.
• Notable for tackling complex challenges—such as protecting Mt. Rushmore.
• Operates from multiple US offices and supports projects in North and South America, Europe, and beyond.
• Combines engineering, environmental science, and custom technology to solve real-world, hard‑to‑solve problems.
• Prefers hands‑on, problem‑solving jobs in areas like cavern storage, stormwater design, and 3D geology modeling.

Culture + Values

• Passion – 'Our work is our passion… drives us to seek solutions for difficult problems in new and innovative ways.'
• Accountability – 'We are accountable to our words and to our actions… doing what we say we will do.'
• Caring – 'Caring applied to our families, our coworkers, our partners and our communities and demonstrate dedication through our actions.'
• Teamwork – 'We work together and collaborate for our collective success… sense of teamwork is extended into our relationships with our partners.'
• Know‑how – 'Know‑how defines the core of who we are… ingenuity, aptitude, and skill… knowing how to get things done.'
• Entrepreneurial spirit – 'RESPEC has always valued a curious, entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging our employee‑owners to nurture their passions and grow their careers.'

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

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