Benesch · 9 hours ago
Environmental Scientist #1154
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to assist project managers with natural resource-based projects involving wetlands, threatened & endangered species, and water resource permitting issues.
Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Proficiency in technical writing and experience in quality assurance/quality control of data and reporting are essential
Preferred
Previous experience in renewable energy projects is a plus
Knowledge of state and federal permitting processes is desired
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
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 like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, 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
Potential for Benesch to 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
Community service
Student scholarships
Matching gift opportunities
Company
Benesch
Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades.
501-1000 employees
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