Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist – Benesch, Omaha, NE

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm dedicated to enhancing infrastructure and communities across the country. We are committed to creating spaces and connections that make a difference.

We are seeking an entry‑level Environmental Scientist to join our Natural Resources team. This role will assist project managers with natural resource‑based projects involving wetlands, threatened and endangered species, and water resource permitting issues.

Omaha, NE – the position reports to our Omaha office. Primary duties are located in an office or remote office environment with occasional fieldwork.

• Conduct fieldwork tasks such as wetland delineations, natural resources inventories, and environmental surveys.
• Provide technical support for permit compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Be prepared for frequent travel, including overnight stays both within and outside the state.
• Assist project managers with various tasks to ensure project success.
• Manage project schedules and budgets to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Contribute to project proposals and collaborate with team members.
• Stay updated on federal and regional regulations.
• Build relationships with relevant agencies and represent Benesch as a subject matter expert.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and professionalism in the workplace.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences with 1‑4 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in wetland delineation, botanical surveys, and surveys related to threatened and endangered species.
• Familiarity with native vegetation identification and state and federal environmental permitting.
• Previous experience in renewable energy projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting processes is desired.
• Proficiency in technical writing and experience in quality assurance/quality control of data and reporting are essential.
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• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders.
• Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses.
• Ongoing professional development through resources such as Red Vector, Linked In Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge‑sharing training sessions.
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager.
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications.
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement.

• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge.
• Benesch may contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit‑sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%).

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work‑from‑home options (dependent on the role).
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career.
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time‑off plans for extended vacations or life events.
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.

• Employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work‑life balance and contribute to community‑focused initiatives.
• Programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities reflect our commitment to a diverse workplace.

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