Remote Natural Resources Intern: Fieldwork & Permitting

Benesch; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to support environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and other projects. You will gain hands-on experience in field investigations, environmental documentation, permitting, and regulatory compliance while working with multidisciplinary teams.

We welcome candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related fields and who are eager to contribute to real-world projects.

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.
• Willingness to participate in fieldwork and travel locally as needed.

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 preparation.
• Support preparation of technical reports, environmental documentation, and permit applications.
• 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 location allows.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and other professionals on multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Research skills

Written & verbal comms

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Travel locally

GIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Natural Resources / Biology / Ecology / Environmental Engineering / Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Benesch is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to support environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and other projects. You will gain hands-on experience in field investigations, environmental documentation, permitting, and regulatory compliance while working with multidisciplinary teams.

We welcome candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related fields and who are eager to contribute to real-world projects.