Surface Water Intern: Learn Hydrology & Design (Paid PD)

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

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