Engineering Intern Summer 2026

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for a summer 2026 intern for our Santa Maria 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 youll work alongside experienced professionals on projects centered around on field sampling for odors olfactometry land use permitting air quality monitoring and report writing for governing agencies. 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
• On-site sample collection of various compounds
• Laboratory data management and review
• Field Sampling for Odors
• Operations and Maintenance of Ambient Air Analyzers
• Reporting and calculation preparation
• CAD drafting
• Being an Odor Panelist
• GIS mapping

Qualifications

What Youll Gain

Timeline

Pay for this role is between $20-$24 / hr depending on your experience.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $24.00 / Hr.

Additional Information

Whether its reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills repurposing contaminated properties producing alternative energy or sequestering carbon weve been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 50 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.

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Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 20 - 24