Natural Resources Intern

Job overview

The Natural Resources Intern role offers remote work flexibility, with a preference for candidates near a Benesch office; proximity can support in-person collaboration and fieldwork. The posting lists an Illinois pay range of $18–$28, but does not specify a pay unit. Benesch’s natural resources professionals work with engineers, planners, clients, and regulatory agencies on environmental considerations for infrastructure projects. The intern supports environmental and natural resource work across project development, helping teams assess resources, prepare documentation, support permitting, and meet regulatory requirements. The role provides hands-on exposure to field investigations and multidisciplinary infrastructure planning and design.

What you'll do

• Assist with natural resource field investigations, data collection, and documentation
• support wetland, stream, habitat, vegetation, and other environmental assessments
• conduct desktop research and environmental data review
• assist with mapping and field preparation
• support technical reports, environmental documentation, permit applications, and project deliverables
• help organize and analyze environmental data
• assist with permitting and regulatory compliance
• participate in fieldwork and site visits as project needs and location allow
• collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and planners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

natural resources intern

benesch

remote flexibility

environmental assessments

wetlands and streams

field investigations

environmental documentation

permitting

regulatory compliance

gis preferred

infrastructure projects

illinois pay range $18–$28

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time benefits and holidays
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) and profit-sharing contributions
• wellness programs
• professional development and mentorship. Eligibility may vary.

Why this role

Remote flexibility; candidates near a Benesch office are preferred; GIS, environmental fieldwork, data collection, or related coursework is preferred but not required; local travel and fieldwork may be needed as projects require.

About the employer

Benesch is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.