Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for a summer 2025 intern for our Winchester, VA office. SCS's goal is to provide a student intern with valuable technical and engineering business experience through our diverse range of projects for the clients we serve. Also, we believe this opportunity provides a student intern the ability to explore the beginnings of their own career path. As an intern, you may work with us on environmental monitoring, assessment, and remediation projects. You will work 40 hours per week typically. Interns will be in the field 25-50% of the time, so there is potential for significant field experience. The paid internship will start in May/June 2025 and end in August/September 2025. Your exact start and end date will be determined to fit with your school schedule.

How you can make an impact

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

• Record data during field work, which could include, but not limited to soil characteristics, lithology, groundwater or surface water data, photographs, or summaries of visual observations through photograph and written field logs in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Collect samples from hazardous and non-hazardous sites, including soil, air, surface water, and groundwater.
• Prepare environmental monitoring reports, including tabulated data, charts, graphs, sketches, statistical analysis, and/or figures.
• Prepare reports such as stormwater and groundwater compliance reports.
• Participate in health and safety training as required.
• Assist with a variety of civil engineering design projects, including preparation of plan documents and specifications

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering and graduating by June 2027 required
• Must be willing to live in the Winchester, VA area for Summer 2025 (housing allowance will not be provided)
• Solid technical and computer skills (AutoCAD experience is preferred)
• Previous leadership experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Great attention to detail and solid judgment
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required
• Ability to travel overnight for work outside of the SCS office required

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.

Additional Information

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 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. 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.