Intern III - Geospatial - MI

Build upon your surveying experience with Spicer Group as an Intern III within our Geospatial Service Line, supporting design survey and construction survey projects. Working alongside experienced survey professionals and project teams, you will assist with collecting, processing, and documenting survey information used to develop engineering designs and support construction layout. This hands-on opportunity combines field and office assignments to strengthen your understanding of survey methods, equipment, data quality, and project deliverables.

As an Intern III, you will apply knowledge gained through previous internships or related coursework to progressively more complex assignments under the direction and review of experienced survey staff. You will support topographic and existing-conditions surveys, construction staking, field documentation, and preparation of survey drawings and records. Through collaboration with survey crews, designers, and construction teams, you will develop technical proficiency, attention to detail, and sound problem-solving skills while contributing to accurate, timely survey services and exploring a career in the geospatial profession.

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

• Support design survey and construction survey assignments, including topographic data collection, existing-conditions documentation, construction staking, and as-built surveys under the direction of experienced survey staff
• Assist with setting up, operating, and caring for survey equipment, including GNSS receivers, total stations, digital levels, and data collectors, as trained and directed
• Collect and document field measurements, elevations, site features, and survey control information in accordance with project instructions and company standards
• Assist survey crews with establishing and checking construction layout points, offsets, grades, and reference stakes based on approved plans and direction from the crew leader
• Transfer, organize, and assist with processing survey data; maintain clear field notes, sketches, photographs, and electronic project files
• Assist with preparing and updating survey drawings, base maps, point files, and related deliverables using CAD and survey software under technical review
• Perform basic survey calculations and assigned quality checks; promptly communicate inconsistent measurements, missing information, or site conditions requiring further review
• Coordinate assigned tasks with survey crews and project teams, participate in project discussions, and travel to job sites or other Spicer offices as…