Civil or Environmental Engineering Intern

SCS Engineers; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SCS Engineers in Madison, WI invites students for a Summer 2027 internship in civil and environmental engineering. You’ll work with experienced teams on projects spanning landfill construction, permitting, storm water, site development, and sustainability, typically 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include construction observation, sample collection, data management, reporting, surveying and CAD drafting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's in civil, environmental, geological, or biological systems engineering and graduating by June 2029 required.
• Willing to live in the Madison area for Summer 2027; housing allowance not provided.
• Solid technical and computer skills; AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing.
• Ability to travel overnight for work outside of an office setting may be required.
• Preference for candidates pursuing consulting and licensure after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Construction observation and documentation
• Environmental and construction materials sample collection
• Laboratory data management and review
• Compliance reporting
• Surveying
• Reporting and calculation preparation
• CAD drafting

Skills

Strong technical and computer skills

Willingness to travel overnight

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Geological Engineering • Biological Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for a summer 2027 intern for our Madison, WI 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 that could include landfill construction, landfill permitting, storm water management, utility work, soil and groundwater remediation, brownfield redevelopment, site development, and sustainability initiatives. 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:

• Construction observation and documentation
• Environmental and construction materials sample collection
• Laboratory data management and review
• Compliance reporting
• Surveying
• Reporting and calculation preparation
• CAD drafting

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil, environmental, geological, or biological systems engineering and graduating by June 2029 required. (Preference for those candidates graduating by June 2028).
• Must be willing to live in the Madison area for Summer 2027 (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.
• Ability to travel overnight for work outside of an office setting may be required.
• Preference for candidates who demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in consulting and professional licensure upon graduation.

Pay Range

USD $21.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

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 2027
• Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate academic schedules

SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities - from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious. Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact - on the world and on your own growth. 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.