Remote-friendly Natural Resources Intern: Field & Permitting

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

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to join our team. This role will provide hands-on experience supporting environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and other public and private projects.

As an intern, you will work alongside experienced environmental professionals, contributing to real-world projects involving natural resource assessments, environmental documentation, permitting, field investigations, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

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 planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written communication

MS Office

GIS experience

Fieldwork willingness

Travel locally

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science or related (in progress)

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to join our team. This role will provide hands-on experience supporting environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and other public and private projects.

As an intern, you will work alongside experienced environmental professionals, contributing to real-world projects involving natural resource assessments, environmental documentation, permitting, field investigations, and regulatory