Environmental Sustainability Intern

SCS Engineers is seeking motivated undergraduate or graduate students passionate about sustainability climate action and the circular economy for our summer 2026 intern program in our Mobile AL 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 in our national Sustainability Climate Change practice on client-facing projects across solid waste industrial commercial and municipal sectors. You will typically work 40 hours per week.

SCS Engineers is an award-winning employee-owned environmental consulting and construction firm with over 50 years of experience helping public and private clients achieve sustainability climate resiliency and circular economy goals. From landfill gas-to-energy projects and carbon sequestration to sustainability reporting and zero-waste strategies we deliver practical innovative solutions that make a real environmental impact.

• 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

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in environmental biosystems or chemical engineering environmental science sustainability studies data science business sustainability or related fields and graduating by June 2028 required. Candidates going into senior year are preferred.
• 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 drivers license with a driving record in good standing required
• Ability to travel overnight for work outside of an office setting may be required.