Spalding DeDecker is offering paid internships across our Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Engineering, Land Development, and Planning disciplines. In this position, interns will support project teams by contributing to both field and office tasks, gaining hands-on experience with the technical and operational aspects of several departments. Interns will work alongside engineers, planners, surveyors, and construction staff, gaining exposure to a wide range of project types and workflows.
Candidates should be students pursuing degrees in civil engineering, surveying, planning, or related fields, with a strong interest in practical learning and multidisciplinary project work. The ideal candidate is eager to engage with complex projects, learn from experienced professionals, and build foundational skills that support long-term career growth in the industry.
Spalding DeDecker is an employee-owned surveying, planning, and civil engineering firm of 170+ employees. Since 1954, we’ve thrived because of our dedicated employees and the exceptional service we deliver to our clients. We hire skilled, professional, and innovative individuals who will add expertise and integrity to our team, and we provide an exemplary place to work. We are a dynamic organization that believes in rewarding strong performance; each member of our team can grow as far as each of their abilities will take them!
Apply using the button below, or email your resume and cover letter to SDACareers@sda-eng.com and include the position title in the subject line.
You will work under the leadership of a licensed Professional Engineer or Surveyor on projects we are working on for our clients. Working alongside other civil engineers, environmental engineers, surveyors and CAD Drafters, you will be out in the field on site visits, in the office designing in AutoCAD or MicroStation, or focused on performing engineering calculations, and much more.
Individuals must be willing to:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Language: English (Required)
Work Location: Detroit, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Lansing, MI, Novi, MI, or Rochester Hills, MI
Every improvement begins with people like you. Bring your skills to projects that shape and strengthen communities. Grow your career while making a meaningful impact. Click the button below to apply or email your resume and a cover letter to SDACareers@sda-eng.com with the title of the position in the subject line.
