Industrial Wastewater Engineering Intern at Scs Engineers in Virginia Beach, VA | USD20-23 | Kablio

Role

Description

system design

optimization

client collaboration

field investigations

process evaluation

troubleshooting

Contribute to the design, optimization, and ongoing support of new and existing water and wastewater treatment systems.
Collaborate with clients across industrial, mining, and landfill sectors to support the engineering and development of water and wastewater treatment solutions.
Strengthen your technical skills by assisting with project research, field investigations, and preliminary design calculations and analyses.
Provide support to industrial and municipal water treatment facilities, including process evaluations and operational troubleshooting.

Requirements

autocad

bluebeam

visio

engineering degree

driver’s license

communication

Ability to travel overnight for fieldwork may be required.
Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.
Must be willing to live in the Virginia Beach, VA, or Raleigh, NC area for Summer 2026 (housing allowance not provided).
Solid technical and computer skills; AutoCAD/Civil3D, Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio, or Pipe-FLO experience is a plus.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Exposure to diverse engineering, environmental, and industrial wastewater treatment projects
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering with graduation by June 2028 required.
Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Internship runs from May/June to August/September 2026
Mentorship from seasoned engineers and scientists
Paid internship experience
Networking and professional development opportunities
Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate academic schedules

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; only candidates eligible to work in the us (no international students).

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1970 Founded

Environmental Engineering Pioneer

A leader in environmental engineering since its inception.

$750M Revenue

Annual Revenue Total

Signifies the company's significant market presence and operational scale.

40M CO2e/yr

Carbon Impact

Measure of their environmental contribution annually.

8.7M Cars Offset

Emission Reduction

Environmental benefit equivalent to removing 8.7 million cars from the road.

Provides services in landfill design, site remediation (including Brownfields), air and water monitoring, and carbon capture.
Builds and operates landfill-gas-to-energy and digester-gas systems, with one of the longest-running biogas practices in the U.S.
Innovative practices include drone/satellite monitoring and custom environmental tech (SCSeTools®), offering full-cycle construction and operations.

Culture + Values

They care – They challenge themselves to be exceptional. Ambitious and deeply empathetic, they bring out the best in each other every day.
They are a team – Because they work together, they win together. Their culture of collaboration makes them – and every client outcome – better.
They are tenacious – They do whatever it takes to solve the problem. Every challenge is an opportunity to demonstrate their creative thinking and remarkable value.

Environment + Sustainability

35M metric tons

CO₂e Managed Annually

The company manages over 35 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, contributing significantly to environmental protection efforts.

Rank #59

ENR Top 500 Firms

Ranked #59 among global design/engineering firms, the company is a leader in methane recovery, biogas utilization, and carbon sequestration.

7.4M Cars Offset

GHG Impact

The company's efforts offset the equivalent emissions of 7.4 million passenger cars per year, demonstrating significant environmental impact.

2045 Net-Zero

California Delta Contribution

Supporting California's goal of achieving net-zero by 2045, the company collaborates on carbon sequestration projects in the California Delta.

Headquartered since 1970 with a focus on protecting human health and the environment, supporting clients in achieving environmentally driven goals – rooted in data and measurable impact.
Attend and speak at NACW 2025 on carbon mitigation, emissions tracking and sustainability best practices.

Inclusion & Diversity

100% Employee-Owned

Employee Stock Ownership

The company operates under a 100% employee-owned structure through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), fostering a sense of ownership and shared prosperity among employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement: provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.
No public gender ratio or representation data found; no specific gender-related statistics published.

Articles

Environmental Learning Center

Customer Service

Locations

Role

Description

system design

optimization

client collaboration

field investigations

process evaluation

troubleshooting

Contribute to the design, optimization, and ongoing support of new and existing water and wastewater treatment systems.
Collaborate with clients across industrial, mining, and landfill sectors to support the engineering and development of water and wastewater treatment solutions.
Strengthen your technical skills by assisting with project research, field investigations, and preliminary design calculations and analyses.
Provide support to industrial and municipal water treatment facilities, including process evaluations and operational troubleshooting.

Requirements

autocad

bluebeam

visio

engineering degree

driver’s license

communication

Ability to travel overnight for fieldwork may be required.
Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.
Must be willing to live in the Virginia Beach, VA, or Raleigh, NC area for Summer 2026 (housing allowance not provided).
Solid technical and computer skills; AutoCAD/Civil3D, Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio, or Pipe-FLO experience is a plus.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Exposure to diverse engineering, environmental, and industrial wastewater treatment projects
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering with graduation by June 2028 required.
Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Internship runs from May/June to August/September 2026
Mentorship from seasoned engineers and scientists
Paid internship experience
Networking and professional development opportunities
Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate academic schedules

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; only candidates eligible to work in the us (no international students).

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1970 Founded

Environmental Engineering Pioneer

A leader in environmental engineering since its inception.

$750M Revenue

Annual Revenue Total

Signifies the company's significant market presence and operational scale.

40M CO2e/yr

Carbon Impact

Measure of their environmental contribution annually.

8.7M Cars Offset

Emission Reduction

Environmental benefit equivalent to removing 8.7 million cars from the road.

Provides services in landfill design, site remediation (including Brownfields), air and water monitoring, and carbon capture.
Builds and operates landfill-gas-to-energy and digester-gas systems, with one of the longest-running biogas practices in the U.S.
Innovative practices include drone/satellite monitoring and custom environmental tech (SCSeTools®), offering full-cycle construction and operations.

Culture + Values

They care – They challenge themselves to be exceptional. Ambitious and deeply empathetic, they bring out the best in each other every day.
They are a team – Because they work together, they win together. Their culture of collaboration makes them – and every client outcome – better.
They are tenacious – They do whatever it takes to solve the problem. Every challenge is an opportunity to demonstrate their creative thinking and remarkable value.

Environment + Sustainability

35M metric tons

CO₂e Managed Annually

The company manages over 35 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, contributing significantly to environmental protection efforts.

Rank #59

ENR Top 500 Firms

Ranked #59 among global design/engineering firms, the company is a leader in methane recovery, biogas utilization, and carbon sequestration.

7.4M Cars Offset

GHG Impact

The company's efforts offset the equivalent emissions of 7.4 million passenger cars per year, demonstrating significant environmental impact.

2045 Net-Zero

California Delta Contribution

Supporting California's goal of achieving net-zero by 2045, the company collaborates on carbon sequestration projects in the California Delta.

Headquartered since 1970 with a focus on protecting human health and the environment, supporting clients in achieving environmentally driven goals – rooted in data and measurable impact.
Attend and speak at NACW 2025 on carbon mitigation, emissions tracking and sustainability best practices.

Inclusion & Diversity

100% Employee-Owned

Employee Stock Ownership

The company operates under a 100% employee-owned structure through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), fostering a sense of ownership and shared prosperity among employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement: provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.
No public gender ratio or representation data found; no specific gender-related statistics published.

Articles

Environmental Learning Center

Customer Service

Locations