Intern - Construction - MI/OH/GA
- St. John's, NL, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
INTERN
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE LINE
POSITION SUMMARY
Begin building your Construction Engineering and Inspection experience with Spicer Group as an Intern I, II, III, or IV within our Construction Service Line. Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you will assist with basic tasks that support clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies at your level of experience. This hands-on opportunity provides exposure to construction projects 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:
- 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
- Exposure to performing inspection independently or with our project team
- Training Certifications You Will Acquire: OSHA 10, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC), Troxler Safety, and DOT Density Technology
- Second Year of Internship:
- Become proficient in inspection and material testing
- Develop and provide required documentation for projects
- Exposure to inspection on multiple types of construction projects including water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, roadways and bridges
- Perform independently and take on a lead role for small inspection projects
- Work directly with a Spicer Group Construction Manager or Project Manager
- Training Certifications You Will Acquire: Concrete Technician Level I
- Third & Fourth Year of Internship:
- Perform entry-level Construction Service Technician duties
- Assist with project documentation review and calculations
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; 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
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
More about this job
Responsibilities
The intern at Spicer Group will learn survey equipment and compaction testing, assist with project documentation, and shadow senior technicians on construction projects. Over time the intern takes on inspection and material testing tasks under supervision.
Requirements
Spicer Group needs candidates pursuing a civil engineering or civil engineering technology degree, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid driver's licence. Strong communication, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are expected.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Computer-aided drafting
- Survey equipment
- Compaction testing
- Material testing
- Construction inspection
- Project documentation
- Basic mathematics
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Following detailed instructions
- Teamwork
- Troxler nuclear density gauge
- OSHA 10
- Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
- Concrete testing
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid holidays
- Sick and vacation days
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid professional development
- Fitness reimbursement
Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Education
Keywords
- construction intern
- construction engineering internship
- construction inspection
- civil engineering intern
- civil engineering technology
- compaction testing
- material testing
- land surveying
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- AutoCAD
- OSHA 10
- Troxler
- Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
- entry level construction
- Michigan
- Ohio
- Georgia
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition support
- Performance bonus
- Wellness program
Licences and certifications
- OSHA 10
- Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
- Troxler Safety
- DOT Density Technology
Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Survey equipment
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Civil engineering
- Civil engineering technology