Intern - Highways, Roads, & Streets - MI/OH/GA

Spicer Group•Manistee, MI

About The Position

Spicer Group is hiring an Intern I, II, III, or IV in its Transportation Service Line, supporting the Highways, Roads, and Streets practice area. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and project teams to assist with tasks supporting the planning, design, and construction of transportation infrastructure. The position offers hands-on exposure to roadway projects, connecting classroom learning with practical applications through office assignments and supervised field activities. Responsibilities and skills develop according to the intern’s experience and progression.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
Pursuing a degree in 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 three 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.
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 familiar with company and client standards.
Develop basic AutoCAD skills and learn to perform quantity calculations.
Learn to develop layout alignments and road geometry.
Develop knowledge of plan preparation and assist with plan setup, including title sheets, cross sections, and details.
Assist technicians, designers, and engineers on roadway projects.
Assist the team with field reviews.
Perform AutoCAD drafting and develop proficiency in alignments, road geometry, and plan preparation according to company and client standards.
Perform road modeling, including road profiles, corridors, and earthwork, under supervision.
Perform independent work and take a lead role on small design tasks for projects.
Learn road design tasks and project requirements under supervision.
Perform entry-level design engineering duties on projects.
Work directly with a Spicer Group Transportation Manager or Project Manager.
Follow detailed instructions, accept feedback, collaborate with project teams, and participate in assigned office and supervised field activities while following safety requirements.