About The Position
At Olsson, we help our clients proactively comply with complicated regulatory processes and provide our clients with the latest and best methods for completing environmental surveys, collecting and analyzing data, and summarizing results. As a summer 2026 student intern with our Environmental Sciences team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You will complete a variety of scientific tasks, perform field investigations, write reports, and work with other environmental professionals. Prior knowledge of avian species (by sight or sound) and/or the ability to identify native plants is a plus. You will travel with other professionals to job sites, in remote locations, for observation activities and fieldwork. These locations could include Kearney, North Platte, Broken Bow, and Norfolk in Nebraska. You will work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and terrain types. You will be driving a pickup truck on minimum maintenance roads. Some overnight travel could be required based on project location.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology, environmental studies, or a similar field of study
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Interest in being outdoors
- Ability to perform research and write technical reports
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Ability to drive a pickup truck
- Valid driver's license with good driving history
Nice To Haves
- Prior knowledge of avian species (by sight or sound)
- Ability to identify native plants
- Bird and plant identification experience
Responsibilities
- Perform scientific tasks
- Perform field investigations
- Write reports
- Work with other environmental professionals
- Travel with other professionals to job sites for observation activities and fieldwork
- Drive a pickup truck on minimum maintenance roads
Benefits
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- health care
- vision
- dental
- paid time off
- opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
