Natural Resources Intern: Fieldwork & Regulatory Insight

Alfred Benesch & Company; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to join our team. This role provides hands‑on experience supporting environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and other projects.

You will work with experienced professionals on projects involving natural resource assessments, documentation, permitting, field investigations, and regulatory compliance, gaining exposure to how environmental considerations are integrated into infrastructure planning and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in natural resources, environmental consulting, infrastructure, or environmental permitting.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to participate in fieldwork and travel locally as project needs require.
• Experience with GIS, environmental fieldwork, data collection, or related coursework is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with natural resource field investigations, data collection, and documentation.
• Support wetland, stream, habitat, vegetation, and other environmental assessments.
• Assist with desktop research, environmental data review, mapping, and preparation for field activities.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, environmental documentation, permit applications, and other project deliverables.
• Help organize, analyze, and document field and environmental data.
• Assist project teams with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits as project needs and location allow.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and other professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
• Gain exposure to natural resource considerations throughout the planning, design, permitting, and construction phases of infrastructure projects.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical ability

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Fieldwork readiness

GIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science

Environmental-related degree

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benesch is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to join our team. This role provides hands‑on experience supporting environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and other projects.

You will work with experienced professionals on projects involving natural resource assessments, documentation, permitting, field investigations, and regulatory compliance, gaining exposure to how environmental considerations are integrated into infrastructure planning and