Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
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. You will include field days at time, but the field will provide a great learning opportunity. 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:
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or science 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 (Excel and Word experience required, GIS preferred but not necessary)
- Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required
- Ability to travel overnight for work outside of an office setting may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for candidates who demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in consulting and professional licensure upon graduation.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
