Intern - Drinking Water & Wastewater - MI/OH/GA

INTERN

DRINKING WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICE LINE

POSITION SUMMARY

Begin building your drinking water and wastewater system solutions experience with Spicer Group as an Intern I, II, III, or IV within our Drinking Water & Wastewater Service Line. Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you will assist with basic tasks that support this service line’s work at your level of experience. This hands-on opportunity provides exposure to advanced modeling software, GIS mapping, and real-time data analysis 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:
  • Learn and read engineering plans and specifications
  • Learn about municipal specifications, assets, requirements and asset management
  • Develop basic AutoCAD, survey equipment, and GIS mapping development skills
  • Attend local village, township, or city meetings with supervisor
  • Perform basic construction observation
  • Perform collection of data in the field
  • Training Certifications You Will Acquire: OSHA 10, Troxler Safety, and DOT Density Technology
• Second Year of Internship:
  • Gain experience in cost estimating and assist in developing preliminary estimates of cost for projects
  • Develop basic waterGEMS modeling skills
  • Quantity take-offs using AutoCAD or Google Earth
  • Perform construction observation on more complex items
  • Assist with hydrant flow testing
• Third & Fourth Year of Internship:
  • Assist with plan development
  • Begin performing Design Engineer tasks
  • Learn how to review CCTV video inspections and MACP manhole inspections
  • Learn about CIPP liner thickness calculations
  • Learn how to use the arrow unit to collect GIS data in the field
  • Attend more advanced training (CIPP, MACP, LACP, GIS, AutoCAD, DOT Concrete Level 1)
  • Assist with project management and administration
  • Perform design calculations (pump, pipe, and liner sizing)

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 drinking water/wastewater (DW/WW); 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 DW/WW 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 DW/WW engineering
• 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