Archaeology Intern - Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Career connections

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a part-time Archaeology Intern for Summer 2027 in Tempe, AZ. The program is a 12-week internship starting May 17, 2027, open to undergrad or grad students, with mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network.

You will assist with fieldwork, data collection, and documentation while gaining exposure to Cultural Resource Management concepts and real project work under senior staff guidance.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in archaeology, anthropology or related program.
• Anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support archaeology tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Cultural Resource Management principles.
• Assist with project research, fieldwork, and data reporting.
• Collect field data and update project documentation.
• Complete field and office training on tasks.
• Adhere to WSP's conduct policies; travel may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professional writing

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate archaeology or related field

Anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro

Field Maps/Survey123

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Job Description

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Our Earth & Environment Team is seeking a part-time Archaeology Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Tempe, AZ office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of Archaeology related tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Cultural Resource Management.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary data analysis and reporting for projects in the US Southwest.
• Assist in collecting field data and updating project documentation.
• Complete field and office training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Archaeology, Anthropology or related Undergraduate, Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Archaeology or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Uphold workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office, ArcMap, ArcPro, Field Maps, and Survey123.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $21.74 - $28.27

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.