RESPEC Recruiting

Community Design Solutions

Data & Technology

rethink impossible

Energy

Facilities

Mining

Transportation

Water & Environment

HI, WE’RE RESPEC! We find answers to peoples’ needs. What about prospective employees? Yes, yours too. Are we a good fit?

We unite engineering and applied sciences with technology, professional, and creative services so that everyone gets cutting-edge outcomes. Worldwide, people choose and stay with us. We hope you do too.

Our 100% employee-owned company offers solutions for any challenge and every idea. What others may deem impossible we find to be solvable. RESPEC: rethink imPOSSIBLE.

1969 fou n d ed

YoU CAN FIND US HERE. Inside. Outside. On-Site. Underground. Aboveground. Natural.

Technical. Digital. We may be getting too existential here, but honestly RESPEC is just about everywhere.

More specifically? We operate 26 offices in 14 states and two Canadian provinces. Since our founding, RESPEC’s projects and products have been completed for clients in seven continents and 50 countries.

in South Dakota

26 offic es in USA & Canada

2,463 P R OJE CTS Ongoing Worldwide

WE’rE doing COOL THINGS. We have 515 employee-owners and hired 137 people last year.

Sounds like a lot? It is—and we’ve got room for more. Plus, folks like staying at RESPEC. You won’t find revolving doors here. Our average tenure is 8.4 years!

515 e m p loyees Worldwide

100% own e d

by Employees

50 c ou n tri es

NOT CONVINCED YET?

Benefit from RESPEC

In 2021, RESPEC achieved everything you see below plus more.

$152.40

50%

va l ue

Workforce

RESPEC’s Share

59%

Millennial & Gen Z

Intern

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$2M

$50M

Offices

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Capital

reten tion

Assets on Balance Sheet

opportunities today.

When you work at RESPEC, you get opportunities from day one. We empower you to interact with clients, create real solutions, and take the lead. Here, we treat you like an asset--because you are one.

RESPEC offers solutions that span the globe, but you’ll feel like you’re in your own backyard. We know flexible work is the new norm.

Still, you’ll be connected to real people in real offices doing real work.

growth tomorrow.

RESPEC has policies and practices in place that nurture you. Starting on the day you’re hired, we help you develop your talents, grow your perspective, and enhance your experiences.

We value your continuing education and support your endeavors to earn degrees and pursue industry-recognized certifications and licensures.

RESPEC helps you grow into the professional you want to be.

benefits & perks now.

RESPEC recognizes and respects your life outside of the office, and we have benefits and perks that make living a full life possible. From competitive pay and yearly bonuses to retirement contributions and flexible work, eligible full-time employees find everything other companies offer...and more.

Health, Vision, & Dental

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Flexible, Hybrid, & Remote Work

ESOP

Personal & Professional Growth

Parental Leave

Competitive Pay

People at my office look for ways to get involved. We want to build connections with each other and our community. We organize events and play baseball.

We collect donations for local organizations. It makes me feel good.

Anastasia Xenaki, Mining Engineer, Kentucky (via Greece).

Graduated: 2021.

Hired: 2022.

515 e mp loy ee s

Gen Zs think about savings and retirement, and RESPEC’s contributions and share values are really enticing. Seeing the earnings in the Annual Report, like the growth rates, makes me want to be here.

Worldwide

100% own e d

Zach Carpenter, Computer Science Intern, Texas. Graduating: May 2023. Hired: 2022.

Community Design Solutions

Data & Technology

by Employees

2,463 PR O J EC T S

I had a job offer from another company when RESPEC offered me an internshipbut they had designed the position specifically for me. That combined with the benefits and culture tipped the scale toward RESPEC.

in 18 Countries & 35 States

17% g r o w t h r at e

Deb Castillo, Writing Specialist, Remote. Graduated: 2020. Hired: 2021.

Edgar Tinajero, Civil Engineer, Alaska. Graduated: 2013.

Hired: 2018.

Facilities

Mining

Transportation

Annually for 10 Years

Even if you don’t have kids and aren’t planning to, our parental leave policy shows RESPEC prioritizes people.

Energy

I started as an intern because of the cool projects. I stayed at RESPEC because I could grow from the ground up.

Shamas Din, Civil Engineer, New Mexico.

Graduated: 2021.

Hired: 2019.

Water & Environment

RESPEC HELPS EVERYONE HEED THAT GOOD ADVICE.

Drinking enough water starts with having enough good water. But having good water happens when people and their communities are well cared for.

Experts in our seven markets unite to offer clients customized and innovative solutions. We provide development services for residential, commercial, and public properties. RESPEC helps clients with cost optimizations, layouts, site plans, grading, drainage, and water and sewer systems.

pl anning to pl aying Hundreds of Miles of

wat e r , wa s tewat er , & s t o r m Utilities

5,000

start water services Years ago, a Veterans Affairs cemetery needed to beautify its grounds. A water and sanitation district in Colorado Springs hired us to design a booster station to deliver water to the cemetery. Now, its grass is green. Later, housing construction in the same area began. Existing water pressure zones often require upgrades to booster stations when communities expand. RESPEC’s water experts joined forces with our facilities engineers to ensure every new home would have water. We upgraded the booster station by completing the electrical, mechanical, HVAC, drainage, grading, and erosion-control designs.

Because RESPEC works united, colleagues and clients get more.

r e s i d e n t i a l l ot s

IMPLEMENT Chlorine Boost ing Systems & 100-HP Pumps

Designed

Design Stat ions to Suppor t SingleFamil y Equi valents

Community

m a st e r p l a n s

for People & Places Anywhere

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c o m m u ni ty des i g n s olu ti on s

REMEMBER THAT GYM COACH WHO’D SAY STAY HYDRATED?

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M o d e l s & M aps Maps

of Revenue from

projects YOU Could work on

Expanding North Pole, Alaska’s Water System Alaska

Annexing and Zoning of a 900-Acre Industrial Land California

Retrofit Design of an Existing Wastewater Treatment Facility Colorado

IF KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, THEN DATA IS FUEL.

Even small pieces require portion control to optimize absorption. Luckily, RESPEC does that too. Experts in our seven markets unite to offer clients customized and innovative solutions. We deliver programs and apps that expand capabilities.

RESPEC bridges technology gaps and creates data strategies unique to each client, based on the parameters it sets, to ensure values and results align.

design sprints to dashboards

pa r t n e r sh i p s

Global Including Google, IBM, Java, & Many More

bal ance water usage Collecting data is easy. Making something of it is challenging. Recently, RESPEC made data understandable for a water district in Southern California. It provides water to 19 million people and supports nearby irrigation. Balancing the water supply requires assessing countless variables and relying on trustworthy solutions. Synthesizing information is RESPEC’s forte. We developed an app to analyze a part of the district. Now, evaluating water usage is easy. Via maps, charts, and tables, our app tracks what the crops need versus what they surrender, allowing the district to conserve water.

RESPEC empowers clients to use water wisely so that access remains available for all.

b i l l i n g p l at f o r m s

review & interpret Usage Data

for Customers’ Convenience

Supply Results wit h Apps

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Client Services & Solutions

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$26B

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Processed on Our Processor

projects

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Created for

Das h b oar d s

864

Schools

projects YOU Could work on

Creating an Innovative Data Warehouse Design Texas

Improving an Integrated Data Collection System New Mexico

Developing Online Dashboards for Green Transparency Alaska

data & tec h n o l o gy

RESPEC MAKES INFO BITE-SIZED SO YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED.

USE OR SAVE IT BUT TRUST RESPEC TO STORE IT IN THE BEST PLACE. Energy and money don’t appear out of thin air, and everyone wants more. Only some use them wisely, like RESPEC. Experts in our seven markets unite to offer clients customized and innovative solutions. We design underground storage options and advise on alternative energy projects.

RESPEC helps clients move from exploration to decommissioning—and everything in between.

Inject co2 underground If Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. RESPEC can handle every subsurface aspect. We recently submitted our first permit application to the EPA for underground injection. RESPEC creates models that numerically simulate where CO2 plumes will migrate and build up pressure. Once we submit permits, drilling can begin. We simplify the process by offering practical solutions for execution, regulatory approval, and risk mitigation. Economic incentives related to carbon capture credits or penalties often drive CCUS efforts. From energy and industrial companies to mines and landfills, RESPEC can support any CCUS project.

wellhead to reservoir Leading 3

D e pa r t m e n t o f e ner gy Research Projects

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sp e c i a l i z e d m ac hi nes

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for Testing Rock Core

capture Tens of Millions of CO 2 Tons per Year work on CCUS Projects in Nor t h America

Involved in Half of All

geothermal Projects in Canada

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en er gy

HARNESSING ENERGY IS LIKE FINDING MONEY.

69

p r o j e ct s Completed

i mp r ov ed

327

C av er ns

Maintenance & Operations

17

c l ean energy Efforts Advanced

projects YOU Could work on

Advancing Net Zero Efforts U.S. and Canada

Furthering Compressed Air Energy Storage Pennsylvania

Launching the First Canadian Geothermal Energy Plants Canada

walls can’t talk, but that’s okay with us.

RESPEC doesn’t need a mic or a radio spot to broadcast our good work. It’s right out there where everyone can see. Experts in our seven markets unite to offer clients customized and innovative solutions.

We specialize in designing structures in extreme environments—from the Arctic to the Antarctic and everywhere in between. RESPEC gives clients a place to turn for help with all their facilities’ needs.

campuses to storage units

LEED A wa r d S

from Green Energy Council

c on s u lt i n g

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year

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is one of RESPEC’s longest-­served sites. Our involvement there opened the doors for our infrastructure engineers.

When salt damaged a steel beam in the loading facility’s salt shaft pocket, which was 2,000 feet underground, our structural, civil, and geotechnical experts came to the rescue. They designed a new pocket for WIPP’s loading facility. Most companies would simply recommend replacing the beam, but RESPEC knows the pressure surrounding the structure will cause damage again. Because of RESPEC’s experience, we know how to design structures that withstand deformation by incorporating adjustable bulkheads and yieldable supports.

factor in Encroachment & Ground Change

for Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Fire Protection Issues

200°

Stabilize loading facilities

design Structural Steel to Suppor t Huge Loads

t e mp e r at u r e Range

225

projects Completed

Incorporated

Provided

Li dar s c an n i n g

s e i s m i c, e val u ati o n , an d w i n d

& Adaptable

su rv e ys

Services

projects YOU Could work on

Amplifying Energy Conservation and Reducing Maintenance Costs Alaska

Upgrading Infrastructure for a National Research Center Antarctica

Designing a Residence Hall on Complex, Sloping Terrain Alaska

fac i li ti es

Luckily RESPEC’s buildings speak for themselves.

RESPEC KEEPS THEM both safe, clean, and working.

Saying RESPEC’s world-renowned in the mining industry isn’t an overstatement. It’s the truth.

Experts in our seven markets unite to offer clients customized and innovative solutions.

We consult on every type of mining project at any of its stages. RESPEC helps clients maximize their returns while respecting nearby communities’ economic, social, and environmental well-being.

DRONES SAVE MONEY Using drones with design software improves clients’ solutions. Drones’ vantage points and access allow everyone to better understand, prepare for, and wrap up projects. Recently, we used this technology to optimize blasting operations at a mine in Oregon, helping a client to achieve ideal fragmentation since, in mining, size matters. After blasts, materials travel from trucks to crushers to conveyors. When fragments are too big or too small, efficiency decreases and costs increase. The images our drones capture can be analyzed for 3D-profiling and borehole alignment and be reviewed to identify muckpiles. RESPEC empowers our clients to use technology to get the best bang for the buck — in many cases, literally.

Exploration to Reclamation

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20k

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mining

we KNOW MINES LIKE THE BACK OF OUR HANDS.

f t 2 of Controlled T e s t i n g S pac e ac r e s of Abandoned Mine Lands r e c l a i m e d & r est or ed

Increase Fragmentat ion– Somet imes More Than 55%

of RESPEC’s

Train Clients’ Employees on Blast ing Best Pract ices

T o p T e n C l i ent s are Major Mining Companies

278

5,231

72

Completed

Conducted in Potash & Salt

Generated for Mining Clients

p r o j e ct s

C r eep Test s

r ep or t s

projects YOU Could work on

Developing Innovative Solution-Mining Techniques Canada

Reviewing Drill-and-Blast Operations Argentina

Restoring the Historic Carissa Gold Mine Wyoming

NOT ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME & YOU DON’T HAVE TO WALK.

Going from Point A to Point B sounds easy enough.

But is it? Yes, when RESPEC gets involved. Experts in our seven markets unite to offer clients customized and innovative solutions. We take clients’ transportation projects from start to finish.

RESPEC creates designs to traverse soil, snow, sea, and sky and then oversees construction so we can mitigate the unexpected for clients.

U R B A N T H O R O U G H FA R E S T O R U R A L R O U T E S

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Arctic, Subarctic, Coastal, & Seismically Volatile

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i m p r o v e d e v e l o p m e n t s t r at e g i e s RESPEC’s transportation team often supports colleagues on infrastructure designs and construction administration. Let’s say a client decides to expand.

How does she determine if the land she wants to develop is a good investment? Maybe she considers costs related to roads and maintenance. Maybe she thinks about impacts on nearby land and water. If construction materials are easily accessible and ground conditions are predictable, taking the next steps makes sense. RESPEC’s transportation team shares insights about proceeding cost-effectively while being environmentally conscious. Then, a production that might seem prohibitive, after being reviewed by RESPEC transportation experts, can turn from a no-go into a must-do.

Coordinating with

develop Act i ve Transpor tat ion Plans t hat Improve Safet y

F e d e r a l , s tat e , a n d l o c a l ag e n c i e s

Analyze Airpor t Design Needs

h i g h way, a i r p o r t, a n d r a i l r oa d

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Planning & Design

111

projects Completed

Created Solutions for

Completed Land

so i l , s n o w, se a , & s k y

D e v e l o pm e n t

Transportation

& Adaptable

s u rv e ys

projects YOU Could work on

University Avenue Rehabilitation and Widening Alaska

Replacing a Bridge in Yellowstone National Park Wyoming

International Airport Master Plan Update Alaska

tr an s p or tati o n

RESPEC HELPS YOU GO TO NEW PLACES IN LOTS OF WAYS.

Right now, we’re busy fixing nature for you.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Like that clean air? RESPEC helped make that possible.

Experts in our seven markets unite to offer clients customized and innovative solutions.

We understand the challenges facing the environment and the value of the world’s natural resources. RESPEC knows how to address both by relying on our teams that have local experience.

MODELS, MANUALS & MANAGEMENT

ACEE

A wa r d-w i nni ng

National Flood Information Project

A n a ly z e M i t i g at i o n e f f o r t s When land is developed in the United States, the effect on its waters must be assessed. If impacted, mitigation must occur. In Kentucky, a developer can oversee the process or enter a fee-in-lieu-of (FILO) agreement, allowing the state to oversee it.

Kentucky wanted certainty that its FILO mitigations were effective and brought on RESPEC to conduct an after-action review for its eastern region. Our local presence often opens the door, and our after-action reviews can evaluate what is and isn’t working. Now, Kentucky can revamp its criteria and ensure clean water. When it comes to keeping our environment healthy, RESPEC’s capabilities let us help anyone, anywhere.

$20M i n g r a n t s

review Mit igated Sites

for Water-Resource Projects

500+ snapshot

year

water & en v i r on m en t

take a hike? sounds nice. we’ll do it later, for sure.

Restore Streams, Water fronts, & Environments

wat e r s h e d Projects

259

p r o j e ct s Completed

su p p or t ed

$2.8M

70%

of Clients from

USDA Farm Bill Program & Water Districts

p r i vat e s ecto r

Bringing Data Management to Water Conservation California

Bridge Scour Investigation and Repair Colorado

projects YOU Could work on

Integrating Resiliency Planning North America

rethink im POSSIBLE. When life-long learners empower others to seek knowledge and discover solutions, talking about the company they founded could get tricky... but not for us. When you look at RESPEC’s story from the right angle, you’ll find it’s pretty straightforward.

We sought to establish ourselves as expert researchers and create opportunities to specialize in engineering, applied science, and technology—hence, our name. REsearch SPECialties.

From day one, we committed to surrounding ourselves with knowledgeseekers. Bring in up-and-comers with different passions and experiences to RESPEC. Support them from hire to retire.

RESPEC’s quest for knowledge drove us forward. It also explains why, after our early successes, we wanted to go further. Chasing knowledge never ends. You must rethink what you think you know. So we asked ourselves What’s next? Our answer wasn’t a destination. It was a call to action.

Now we’re curious: What’s next for you?

take the FIRST STEP. Start your journey with RESPEC today. For over 50 years, we have been seeking and keeping people whose values and skillsets align with us.

RESPEC is 100% employee-owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and we call each person who works for us an “employee-owner.” That recognition reinforces our mutual accountability.

Our successes help you advance, and your successes help us advance.

From the day we hire someone until they retire, RESPEC strives to nurture our employee-owners. We support you as you develop your talents, grow your perspective, and enhance your experiences.

Come to RESPEC. Stay with RESPEC. Take the first step of your journey with us by viewing our Careers webpage by using the QR code below.

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