Intern I

Spicer Group•New Philadelphia, OH

About The Position

Spicer Group is seeking an Intern I for its Construction Service Line. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and project teams, assisting with basic tasks that support clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The hands-on role offers exposure to construction projects and connects classroom learning with practical applications through office assignments and supervised field activities. The internship provides progressive training across four years. First-year interns develop familiarity with survey equipment and methods, compaction testing, project documentation, and construction inspection through shadowing and supervised exposure. Second-year interns build inspection and material-testing skills, prepare project documentation, gain experience across multiple construction project types, and may take a lead role on small inspection projects. Third- and fourth-year interns perform entry-level Construction Service Technician duties and assist with documentation review and calculations. Training certifications listed include OSHA 10, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC), Troxler Safety, DOT Density Technology, and Concrete Technician Level I. Spicer Group is a multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company with offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia. The company describes its core values as commitment to growth, strong client relationships, excellent services and solutions, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
Pursuing civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or a related degree; 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 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 construction management or civil engineering technology.
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

Become proficient with basic survey equipment and methods.
Become proficient in compaction testing.
Assist with project documentation.
Shadow senior-level technicians on various construction project types.
Gain exposure to performing inspection independently or with the project team.
Become proficient in inspection and material testing.
Develop and provide required project documentation.
Gain exposure to inspection on water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, roadway, and bridge construction projects.
Perform independently and take on a lead role for small inspection projects.
Work directly with a Spicer Group Construction Manager or Project Manager.
Perform entry-level Construction Service Technician duties.
Assist with project documentation review and calculations.
Participate in assigned office and supervised field activities while following safety requirements.