Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is seeking motivated students for 2027 internship opportunities across our Canton, MI office locations.

Interns will work alongside experienced professionals on active projects, performing fieldwork, data collection and analysis, and supporting plans, drawings, and reports. Internships provide hands-on experience, exposure to AutoCAD and GIS, and the chance to develop communication, organization, and teamwork skills while learning MSG's safety and quality

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering program or related field.
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills.
• Some familiarity with AutoCAD or GIS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with technical and administrative project tasks.
• Participate in construction/site inspections, field sampling, and testing.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and enter project data.
• Support preparation of plans and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Conduct office research and assist with reports and project documentation.
• Enter, update, and maintain GIS data.
• Participate in site visits and project meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safety/quality standards.
• Perform other duties based on the intern's area of study and project needs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning consulting firm providing civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying, and construction support services.

Department

Corporate/Administrative

Location

Canton, MI

Compensation

$20.00 - $22.00 / hour

Job Overview

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning consulting firm providing civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying, and construction support services. MSG is seeking motivated students for 2027 internship opportunities across our office locations. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience supporting active projects. Responsibilities may include fieldwork, data collection and analysis, technical calculations, preparing plans and reports, project documentation, and other tasks related to the intern's area of study. Specific assignments will be based on the student's background, interests, location, and MSG's project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with technical and administrative project tasks.
• Participate in construction or site inspections, field sampling, and testing, as applicable.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and enter project data.
• Support the preparation of plans, drawings, and other materials using AutoCAD.
• Conduct office research and assist with reports and project documentation.
• Enter, update, and maintain Geographic Information System (GIS) data.
• Participate in site visits and project meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and follow MSG's safety and quality standards.
• Perform other duties based on the intern's area of study and project needs as requested.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program or a related environmental science, surveying, construction management, GIS, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, or other technical program. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, along with attention to detail, reliability, basic Microsoft Office knowledge, and a willingness to learn. Previous AutoCAD or GIS experience is preferred for applicable assignments but is not required. Previous internship experience is not required.

What We Offer - Benefits

At MSG, interns gain hands-on experience contributing to real projects while working alongside experienced professionals. This opportunity allows students to apply classroom knowledge, develop technical and professional skills, explore different career paths, and build relationships within the industry.

The compensation range for this role is indicated in the posting and reflects MSG's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits available to eligible interns include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible schedule

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local criteria. We provide all applicants and employees with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification covered by applicable local, state, or federal law.