Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

SCS Engineers; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a summer 2027 intern for our Long Beach, CA office. The internship provides hands-on experience in engineering and business operations across diverse client projects and helps shape the start of your career.

Work will involve construction observation, sampling, lab data management, surveying, reporting, and CAD drafting, with typical 40-hour weeks and a base in Long Beach 3–5 days weekly.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering and graduating by June 2029 is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for a summer 2027 intern for our Long Beach, 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 landfill construction, landfill permitting, storm water management, utility projects, soil and groundwater remediation, brownfield redevelopment, site development, and sustainability projects. You will typically work 40 hours per week and be based in our Long Beach office 3-5 days a 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
• Surveying
• Reporting and calculation preparation
• CAD drafting

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering and graduating by June 2029 required.
• Must be willing to live in the Long Beach area for Summer 2027 (housing allowance will not be provided)
• Solid technical and computer skills (AutoCAD experience a plus)
• Preference for candidates who demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in consulting and professional licensure upon graduation.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required

Pay Range

USD $21.00 - USD $26.00 /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

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obufyvKOHII

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.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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