Intern - Surface Water - MI/OH/GA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)-match program

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job summary

Spicer Group Inc. provides an internship in the Surface Water Service Line where you will work with licensed engineers and environmental specialists to gain hands-on experience in stormwater management, dam design, and flood control.

You will perform supervised office tasks and field activities to connect classroom learning with practical applications. You will progressively build skills from reading plans to basic hydrology modeling, with opportunities to contribute to plan development and data

Qualifications

• Pursuing civil engineering or related degree, or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; willingness to learn engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read engineering plans and specifications.
• Develop AutoCAD and GIS skills; assist with basic survey tasks.
• Perform field data collection and observations under supervision.
• Support plan development and basic hydrology tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing civil engineering or related degree

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Survey equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intern Surface Water Service Line Position Summary

Begin building your stormwater management, dam design, and flood control strategies experience with Spicer Group as an Intern I, II, III, or IV within our Surface Water Service Line. Working alongside experienced licensed engineers and environmental specialists, you will assist with basic tasks that support this service line’s work at your level of experience. This hands‑on opportunity provides exposure to non‑point source water quality treatment, open channel restoration, and wetland design and helps you connect classroom learning with practical applications through office assignments and supervised field activities.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi‑disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group was given the prestigious 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values. Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k)-match program
• Paid Holidays
• Sick and Vacation Days
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Development
• Excellent Working Conditions
• The latest industry technology
• Work-Life Balance
• Fitness Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

First Year of Internship

• Learn to read engineering plans and specifications
• Gain basic knowledge of Drain Code and County Drains
• Develop basic AutoCAD skills
• Develop skills with basic survey equipment
• Develop basic GIS skills for map development
• Develop basic watershed delineation skills
• Perform basic construction observation
• Perform field collection of data

Second Year of Internship

• Build upon skills from Year 1
• Gain experience cost estimating
• Gain experience with basic hydrology and hydraulic calculations
• Gain experience with more advanced GIS tasks
• Perform construction observations on more complex projects
• Assist with field delineation of drainage districts
• Assist with service request inspections for maintenance on drains

Third & Fourth Year of Internship

• Build upon skills from Year 2
• Assist with plan development
• Begin performing Design Engineer tasks
• Basic hydrology and hydraulic modeling

Position Requirements

Currently pursuing or has earned a high school diploma or equivalent Pursuing civil engineering, civil engineering technology, environmental engineering or a related degree with an emphasis on surface water; internship education requirements may vary based on the corresponding full‑time career path at Spicer Group Zero to three previous internships at Spicer Group or another firm, or equivalent academic progress toward a related bachelor’s degree; prior professional surface water experience is not required Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and willingness to learn engineering and computer‑aided drafting software Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to ask questions, document information, and share assignment updates Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and interest in surface water/water resources Reliability, initiative, attention to detail, and basic mathematical and organizational skills to support accurate, timely completion of assigned tasks Ability to follow detailed instructions, accept feedback, and complete introductory technical tasks under direct supervision Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and participate in assigned office and supervised field activities while following safety requirements Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com.

EEO Statement

Spicer Group is an equal opportunity, at‑will employer, and shall consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, gender, genetic information, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or any other legally‑protected characteristic.

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