Drinking Water & Wastewater Engineering Intern

Spicer Group Inc.; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Professional Development

Excellent Working Conditions

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group Inc. offers an Intern I–IV position in the Drinking Water & Wastewater Service Line in Michigan.

You will work with engineers on basic tasks, gaining exposure to modeling software, GIS, and real-time data analysis, combining classroom learning with supervised field activities. You’ll progress through three internship years, starting with plan reading and asset management, advancing to cost estimates, waterGEMS modeling, and design calculations, while earning safety certifications

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or has earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or a related degree with emphasis on drinking water/wastewater; internship path varies by full-time career path at Spicer Group.
• Zero to three internships at Spicer Group or another firm, or equivalent progress toward related bachelor’s degree; prior DW/WW experience not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Support with basic tasks across drinking water and wastewater service line.
• Learn to read plans and specifications and understand municipal standards.
• Develop basic AutoCAD, survey, and GIS mapping skills under supervision.
• Attend local meetings with supervisor and assist with data collection and field observations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reliability & initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing civil engineering or related degree

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS mapping

WaterGEMS

Google Earth

Job description

Spicer Group Inc. offers an Intern I–IV position in the Drinking Water & Wastewater Service Line in Michigan.

You will work with engineers on basic tasks, gaining exposure to modeling software, GIS, and real-time data analysis, combining classroom learning with supervised field activities. You’ll progress through three internship years, starting with plan reading and asset management, advancing to cost estimates, waterGEMS modeling, and design calculations, while earning safety certifications