Remote Natural Resources Intern for Infra Projects

Alfred Benesch & Company; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Natural Resources Intern to support environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation and infrastructure projects. You will work with environmental scientists and engineers on data collection, field investigations, environmental documentation, and permitting.

You'll gain hands-on experience in wetland and habitat assessments, desktop research, and regulatory compliance while participating in fieldwork and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 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

Strong research

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal/written communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Natural Resources Intern to support environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation and infrastructure projects. You will work with environmental scientists and engineers on data collection, field investigations, environmental documentation, and permitting.

You'll gain hands-on experience in wetland and habitat assessments, desktop research, and regulatory compliance while participating in fieldwork and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.