Transportation Intern III — Roadway Design & AutoCAD

Spicer Group; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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

Job summary

Spicer Group is offering an Intern III position in the Transportation Service Line, supporting Highways, Roads, and Streets. You will assist with basic tasks across planning, design, and construction of transportation projects, gaining exposure to roadway work through supervised office and field assignments.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning alongside experienced engineers, with opportunities to develop AutoCAD skills, road geometry knowledge, and plan preparation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or has earned a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pursuing civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or a related degree with an emphasis on transportation
• Zero to three internships at Spicer Group or another firm, or progress toward related bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn engineering and CAD software
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including asking questions, documenting information, and sharing updates
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and interest in highway, road, and street design and construction
• Reliability, initiative, attention to detail, and basic mathematical/organizational skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete introductory technical tasks under supervision
• Ability to work with project teams and participate in office and supervised field activities while following safety requirements
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic AutoCAD and road design tasks
• Support planning, design, and construction activities for transportation projects
• Learn layout alignments and road geometry
• Assist team with field reviews and technical tasks
• Develop plan preparation understanding (Title Sheet, Cross Sections, Details)
• Collaborate with technicians, designers, and engineers on roadway projects

Skills

Basic AutoCAD skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerP

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn engineering tasks

Education

Pursuing civil engineering or related degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Spicer Group is offering an Intern III position in the Transportation Service Line, supporting Highways, Roads, and Streets. You will assist with basic tasks across planning, design, and construction of transportation projects, gaining exposure to roadway work through supervised office and field assignments.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning alongside experienced engineers, with opportunities to develop AutoCAD skills, road geometry knowledge, and plan preparation under supervision.