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SCS Engineers · 1 month ago

Environmental Sustainability Intern

Mobile, AL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $24/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

SCS Engineers is an award-winning, employee-owned environmental consulting and construction firm with over 50 years of experience. They are seeking motivated undergraduate or graduate students for their summer 2026 intern program, where interns will gain hands-on experience in sustainability and climate action projects.

ConstructionConsultingProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

GHG) inventories, carbon footprint calculations, and Scope 1, 2, and 3 reporting using the GHG Protocol

Support life-cycle assessments (LCA), circular economy studies, and zero-waste/master planning initiatives

Contribute to ESG/sustainability reporting, Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) alignment, and CDP/Climate Disclosure Project responses

Help develop climate action plans, decarbonization roadmaps, and renewable natural gas (RNG)/carbon capture feasibility studies

Conduct research on emerging regulations (e.g., SEC climate disclosure rules, California SB 253/261, EPA methane rules) and industry best practices

Perform data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI, or similar) for landfill gas, biogas, and waste-diversion projects

Prepare technical memos, presentations, and sections of client deliverables

Participate in client meetings, site visits (when possible), and internal sustainability training sessions

Collaborate on marketing/proposal efforts and conference submissions (e.g., WasteExpo, SWANA, Air & Waste Management Association)

Complete a capstone presentation to SCS leadership on a sustainability topic or project of your choice

Qualification

Environmental engineeringSustainability studiesData analysisGHG ProtocolLife-cycle assessmentsClimate action plansCommunicationAttention to detailSelf-starterLeadership experience

Required

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in environmental, biosystems, or chemical engineering, environmental science, sustainability studies, data science, business sustainability, or related fields and graduating by June 2028 required

Must be willing to live in the Mobile area for Summer 2026 (housing allowance will not be provided)

Strong interest in corporate sustainability, climate change mitigation, waste management, or renewable energy

Previous leadership experience required

Solid computer skills and a willingness to learn new tools and develop technical skills through hands-on project experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Great attention to detail and solid judgment

Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

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

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