Intern - Surface Water - MI/OH/GA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)-match program

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Professional Development

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking an Intern for the Surface Water Service Line to gain hands-on experience in stormwater management, dam design, and flood control. You will work alongside licensed engineers and environmental specialists, performing basic tasks and field activities to connect classroom learning with real projects.

As you progress from Year 1 to Year 4, you will develop skills in reading plans, Cartography with GIS, hydrology basics, and introductory design tasks, while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• 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 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

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Gain basic knowledge of Drain Code and County Drains
• Develop basic AutoCAD skills
• Develop skills with basic survey equipment and GIS for map development
• Develop basic watershed delineation skills and collect field data
• Attend field observations and assist with data collection
• Support cost estimating and early hydrology/hydraulic calculations as you progress
• Assist with plan development and introductory design tasks
• Participate in supervised field activities and safety training

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing civil engineering or related degree

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS basics

Survey equipment

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Intern - Surface Water - MI/OH/GA# Careers## Intern - Surface Water - MI/OH/GAApply: Saginaw, MI (Headquarters): Manistee, MI: Byron Center, MI: Dundee, MI: East Lansing, MI: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: JR100111**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:* 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** *The below responsibilities and skills you will acquire are generic overviews, and you are not limited to these solely by year depending on your progression within our programs.** 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*The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.***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. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled