Mid-Level Civil Structural/Geotechnical Engineer - RE/SPEC Inc.

RESPEC, is seeking a motivated, talented professional for an mid-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.

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.

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 university
• 5-10 years of experience in related disciplines, or relevant coursework
• Working knowledge of structural software such as RISA, RAM, SAP2000, Enercalc, Woodworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rocscience RS2, and/or other structural and geotechnical engineering software
• Engineer In Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering (PE) registration
• Fundamental understanding of materials testing and constitutive models
• Familiar with IBC, AISC, ACI318, and NDS design codes.

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 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

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