What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer / Scientist Intern position at Sierra Pacific Industries?
Wages range from $19.50 to $21.50 per hour
Do you enjoy investigation and problem solving? Are you interested in natural resources and manufacturing? This is a fast-paced position providing engineering solutions to environment challenges.
Qualified Engineers/Scientists help manage the Company’s manufacturing facilities’ stormwater compliance programs in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Compensation includes competitive hourly wage and housing allowance for qualifying individuals.
How To Apply
Apply online at: spi-ind.com/internships
Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.
Applications Close: January 16th 2026
Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received.
Position may be filled prior to deadline.
Employment Period: SUMMER 2026 (flexible start & end dates)
Celebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us!
spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillion
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.
We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.
Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.
We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
Do you enjoy investigation and problem solving? Are you interested in natural resources and manufacturing? This is a fast-paced position providing engineering solutions to environment challenges.
Qualified Engineers/Scientists help manage the Company’s manufacturing facilities’ stormwater compliance programs in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Assist in development of stormwater maintenance plan by:
- Develop list of stormwater components
- Review manufacturer manuals and catalogue relevant specifications
- List component maintenance frequencies
- Prepare standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks
- Develop work orders for equipment maintenance
- Coordinate with team to update drawings and stormwater plans
- College-level course work in engineering or natural science
- Knowledge of database design desirable
- Willing to learn and operate in database system
- Ability to work with code a plus
- Knowledgeable with spreadsheets
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent critical thinking and writing skills
- Thorough and organized
Compensation includes competitive hourly wage and housing allowance for qualifying individuals.
How To Apply
Apply online at: spi-ind.com/internships
Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.
Applications Close: January 16th 2026
Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received.
Position may be filled prior to deadline.
Employment Period: SUMMER 2026 (flexible start & end dates)
Celebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us!
spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillion
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.
We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.
Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.
We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
Salary : $20 - $22