Student Internship - Environmental Sciences

<div class="content-intro"><div> <h2 class="title">Company Description</h2> </div> <p>We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.</p> <p>We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.</p></div><h2 class="title">Job Description</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div> <h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2> </div> <div class="wysiwyg"> <p><strong>You are passionate about:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: 2;">Working collaboratively with others.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Having ownership in the work you do.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Using your talents to positively affect communities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>You bring to the team:</strong></p> <p></p> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <ul> <li style="line-height: 1;">Strong communication skills</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine" style="line-height: 1;"> <ul> <li>Ability to contribute and work well on a team</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine" style="line-height: 1;"> <ul> <li>Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental studies, or a similar field of study</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine" style="line-height: 1;"> <ul> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine" style="line-height: 1;"> <ul> <li>Interest in being outdoors</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine" style="line-height: 1;"> <ul> <li>Ability to perform research and write technical reports</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine" style="line-height: 1;"> <ul> <li>Bird and plant identification experience is a plus</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine" style="line-height: 1;"> <ul> <li>Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine" style="line-height: 1;"> <ul> <li>Ability to drive a pickup truck</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <ul> <li style="line-height: 1;">Valid driver's license with good driving history</li> </ul> </div> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>#LI-DNI</p> <p><strong><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-SYOEWKn9A" width="560" height="314"></iframe></strong></p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2 class="title">Additional Information</h2> <p>Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.</p> <p>As an Olsson employee, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Receive a competitive 401(k) match</li> <li>Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths</li> <li>Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements</li> <li>Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities</li> <li>Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles</li> </ul> <p>In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.</p> <p>Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.</p> <p>For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice <a href="https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy">here</a>.</p></div>