Natural Resources - Internship
About The Position
Benesch is seeking a motivated Natural Resources Intern to support environmental and natural resource efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and other public and private projects. The intern will work alongside experienced environmental professionals on natural resource assessments, environmental documentation, permitting, field investigations, and regulatory compliance, supporting project teams throughout project development and gaining exposure to how environmental considerations are incorporated into infrastructure planning and design. The position offers flexibility to work remotely, with a preference for candidates located near a Benesch office. Office proximity provides additional opportunities for in-person collaboration, mentorship, fieldwork, and exposure to multidisciplinary project teams. The role involves collaborating with engineers, planners, clients, regulatory agencies, and environmental professionals to identify environmental considerations and develop practical solutions that balance infrastructure needs with responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Requirements
- Currently 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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 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.
Benefits
- Paid time benefits that increase throughout your career.
- Several paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability plans.
- 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401(k) plan.
- Wellness programs.
- Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
- Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
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Career Level
Intern
