What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for a summer 2026 intern for our San Diego, CA office. This opportunity offers valuable hands-on experience in both technical engineering and business operations through a diverse range of client projects while giving you the chance to explore the beginnings of your own career path.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on projects centered around solid waste. You will be involved in design support for landfills and landfill gas systems, permitting, construction plans and construction oversight. Field days will be included in the internship as a further learning opportunity in the consulting field. You will typically work 40 hours per week.

How you can make an impact

You will contribute to our projects by assisting SCS project teams with the following tasks:

• Assist other staff in overseeing drilling activities involving probe and well installation, borehole logging, well development, well construction, monitoring, and sampling.
• Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations and similar construction inspections for compliance with design plans, specification, and construction documents.
• Compile data and help prepare portions of reports, progressing toward the ability to prepare complete reports, such as: environmental site assessment, emissions, monitoring, groundwater/soil investigation, compliance, and other project reporting.
• Help prepare permit applications and regulatory agency submittals and responses with supporting documentation as requested, including research of regulatory requirements.
• Compile data and prepare basic calculations for reports and to support design documents or other studies.
• Environmental and construction materials sample collection
• Laboratory data management and review
• Surveying
• CAD drafting

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering and graduating by June 2028 required.
• Must be willing to live in the ­­­­­San Diego area for Summer 2026 (housing allowance will not be provided)
• Solid technical and computer skills (AutoCAD experience a plus)
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required
• Preference for candidates who demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in consulting and professional licensure upon graduation.

Learn more about internships at SCS!

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Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $23.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

*At this time, we only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship for our internship program. What You’ll Gain •Paid internship experience •Mentorship from seasoned engineers and scientists •Networking and development opportunities •Exposure to diverse engineering and science projects •A collaborative, employee-owned company culture Timeline •Internship runs from May/June to August/September 2026 •Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate academic schedules Learn more about our internship program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obufyvKOHII Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 55 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy. As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a competitive package. SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status. If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com.