Intern - Bridge & Structural - MI/OH/GA

INTERN

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE LINE

Bridge & Structural

POSITION SUMMARY

Begin building your structural engineering experience with Spicer Group as an Intern I, II, III, or IV within our Transportation Service Line, supporting the Bridge and Structures Design practice area. Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you will assist with basic tasks that support the planning, design, and construction of structural infrastructure at your level of experience. This hands-on opportunity provides exposure to structural projects 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:
  • Become proficient with basic structural calculations and methods
  • Learn where to find typical loads used in analysis
  • Learn to read structural plans and specifications
  • Develop basic AutoCAD skills
  • Assisting with field work for data collection, site inspections, and observations
  • Assist with project documentation and reporting
  • Training Certifications You Will Acquire: OSHA 10, Working in Traffic Safety, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Troxler Safety, and DOT Density Technology
• Second Year of Internship:
  • Basic structural analysis and design of projects of all material types (steel, concrete, masonry, and wood)
  • Ability to track loads through structural systems to determine load path and critical structural elements
  • Learn about bridge design and bridge load rating calculations
  • Develop Civil 3D and advanced AutoCAD skills
  • Preparing engineering related calculations and developing drawings and visual aids
  • Work closely with CAD Designers to develop knowledge to produce construction documents related to structural and bridge engineering
  • Training Certifications You Will Acquire: Bridge Safety Inspection, Intro to RISA and 3D Modeling, Intro to Bridge Load Rating, and DOT Load Rating Webinar and Workshop
• Third & Fourth Year of Internship:
  • The ability to provide analysis and design for new rehabilitation of all types of highway structures
  • The ability to complete bridge load ratings for standard highway bridges using AASHTO BrR software with minimal guidance
  • Learn advanced techniques in RISA and 3D Modeling
  • Prepare project development reports, type selection studies, construction drawings, project special provisions/specifications, estimate of costs, and other project documents
  • Perform basic calculations to analyze and design individual building components using RISA 3D or other analysis software
  • Complete existing condition reports for bridge inspection and bridge scoping projects
  • Training Certification You Will Acquire: Bentley Open Bridge Design

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, or a related degree with an emphasis on structural bridge and structures design; 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 structural 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 structural bridge and structural design
• 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