Intern III

INTERN III TRANSPORTATION SERVICE LINE BRIDGE DESIGN PRACTICE AREA

Advance your engineering experience with Spicer Group as a Bridge Design Intern within our Transportation Service Line. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals in our Bridge Design Practice Area, you will support bridge design, rehabilitation, and replacement projects that strengthen transportation infrastructure and connect communities. This hands-on opportunity allows you to apply classroom knowledge while gaining practical experience with structural calculations, design drawings, project documentation, and the engineering tools used to develop bridge solutions. As part of Spicer Group’s collaborative team, you will assist with assigned design tasks, organize and evaluate project data, and help prepare plans, quantities, and technical materials under the guidance and review of experienced engineers. You will gain exposure to bridge components, applicable design standards, interdisciplinary coordination, and field observations while building your technical judgment, attention to detail, and communication skills. This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful transportation projects, deepen your understanding of consulting engineering, and explore a career in bridge design.

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.

Benefits

• 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

• Supports bridge design, rehabilitation, and replacement projects by completing assigned technical tasks under the supervision of experienced engineers.
• Assists with structural calculations and preliminary analysis of bridge components using engineering software and spreadsheets, with work reviewed by the project engineer.
• Develops familiarity with bridge design standards, client requirements, and Company procedures, applying guidance from engineers to assigned work.
• Assists with preparing and revising bridge plans, details, and drawing sheets using computer-aided design tools and incorporating engineer review comments.
• Compiles and organizes survey information, existing bridge plans, inspection findings, and other project data to support design development and technical documentation.
• Supports preparation of quantity calculations, preliminary cost estimates, and specification materials under the direction of the project team.
• Participates in project coordination meetings and collaborates with bridge, roadway, survey, and other technical team members to understand project requirements and deliverables.
• Accompanies experienced staff on site visits and bridge field observations, assisting with measurements, photographs, and field notes under direct supervision and in accordance with safety procedures.
• Checks assigned work for accuracy and completeness, maintains organized project files, and communicates progress, questions, and potential issues to supervising staff.
• Completes required training and certifications, participates in mentoring and professional development activities, and performs other project or office support duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Currently pursuing or graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Education requirements in an internship capacity may vary depending on the requirements of the equivalent full-time position being pursued at Spicer Group
• 2-3 previous internships at Spicer or another engineering firm, or equivalent schoolyear in pursuit of a related Bachelors degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable and self‑motivated
• Ability to take direction and execute instructions under direct supervision
• Enthusiastic about working collaboratively
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Spicer Group is an equal opportunity, at‑will employer, and shall consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, gender, genetic information, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or any other legally‑protected characteristic.

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