Remote Natural Resources Intern: Field & Data

Benesch; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Impactful work

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience supporting environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and other projects. You will work alongside experienced professionals on field investigations, environmental documentation, and permitting, contributing to real-world outcomes.

You will have opportunities to engage in desktop research, data review, mapping, and collaborative project work across planning,

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 skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Fieldwork

GIS experience

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Benesch is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience supporting environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and other projects. You will work alongside experienced professionals on field investigations, environmental documentation, and permitting, contributing to real-world outcomes.

You will have opportunities to engage in desktop research, data review, mapping, and collaborative project work across planning,