Remote Natural Resources Intern - Field & Permitting

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to join our team. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and various projects.

You will work alongside experienced professionals on projects involving natural resource assessments, documentation, permitting, field investigations, and regulatory compliance, contributing to multidisciplinary teams and gaining exposure to infrastructure planning and design.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or 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 independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to participate in fieldwork and local travel.
• Experience with GIS or related coursework 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 field-prep activities.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental documents, permit applications, and other deliverables.
• Organize, analyze, and document field and environmental data.
• Assist with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance tasks.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits as needed.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and other professionals.
• Gain exposure to planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

GIS familiarity

Education

Environmental Science

Natural Resources

Biology

Ecology

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Job description

Benesch is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to join our team. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and various projects.

You will work alongside experienced professionals on projects involving natural resource assessments, documentation, permitting, field investigations, and regulatory compliance, contributing to multidisciplinary teams and gaining exposure to infrastructure planning and design.