Intern I - Transportation - MI

INTERN I

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE LINE

HIGHWAYS, ROADS, & STREETS

POSITION SUMMARY

Begin building your transportation engineering experience with Spicer Group as an Intern I within our Transportation Service Line, supporting the Highways, Roads, and Streets practice area. Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you will assist with basic tasks that support the planning, design, and construction of transportation infrastructure. This hands-on opportunity provides exposure to roadway projects and helps you connect classroom learning with practical applications through office assignments and supervised field activities.

As an Intern I, you will receive detailed instruction and close supervision while assisting with project research, data collection, basic calculations, plan preparation, and project documentation. You will become familiar with roadway design concepts, engineering software, applicable standards, and company procedures while developing technical, communication, and teamwork skills. This introductory role emphasizes learning, accuracy, and safe work practices as you contribute to project assignments and explore a career in transportation engineering.

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

• Provides entry-level support for highway, road, and street projects under the close supervision of experienced engineers and technical staff
• Assists with basic roadway calculations, quantity estimates, and tabulation of project information using established methods and detailed instructions; submits work for review
• Learns company procedures, project documentation practices, and applicable transportation agency standards for roadway design and construction
• Assists with preparing and updating roadway drawings, plan sheets, and supporting documents using engineering and drafting software, with training and guidance from project staff
• Compiles existing roadway information, field data, maps, and project records; assists with basic research and preparation of summaries, reports, or presentations
• Participates in project, team, and company meetings as requested; communicates assignment progress and asks questions to clarify instructions
• Completes required training and certifications on time and follows company and project-specific safety procedures during office and field assignments
• Assists with supervised site visits, existing-condition documentation, field measurements, and construction observation as assigned; travels to project sites, company events, or other Spicer offices as needed
• Organizes project files, checks assigned work for completeness and accuracy, and assists with routine office and administrative tasks that support project delivery
• Completes other duties and learning assignments appropriate to an introductory internship as directed

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
• Interest in pursuing civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or a related field with an emphasis on transportation; internship education requirements may vary based on the corresponding full-time career path at Spicer Group
• Zero to one previous internships at Spicer Group or another firm, or equivalent academic progress toward a related bachelor’s degree; prior professional transportation 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 highway, road, and street design and construction
• 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