Cultural Resources Intern - Environmental Services, Cultural Resources (Austin / Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Austin, TX is seeking an Anthropology/Archaeology Intern to support fieldwork, research, and cultural resources projects under supervision. You will assist with site documentation, data analysis, GIS tasks, and deliverables such as survey reports and site forms.

The role requires pursuing a degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field, strong communication, willingness to travel, and a 3.0+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related archaeological/cultural resources experience preferred.
• Active involvement in campus, community or volunteer activities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns and research project-related issues.
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Field travel & field work

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Anthropology/Archaeology/History

GPA 3.0+ strongly preferred

Prior internship/archaeology experience preferred

Active campus/community involvement

Legal authorization to work in US without sponsorship

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Description

An Intern will work collaboratively with our teams to support a Burns & McDonnell Department, Global Practice or Regional Office. This position will provide support and assistance with requests in support of the business strategy.

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services group is responsible for the full life cycle of infrastructure development, from permitting new projects, to the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. They support a variety of clients including those in the transportation, manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, chemical and utility spaces. They also work with municipal, state, and federal government clients.

Our Anthropology/Archaeology Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard archaeological techniques and procedures in the cultural resources management industry. Responsibilities include assisting with archaeological and historical pre-field investigation research and preparation, performing archaeological field studies in a variety of vibrant locales, practicing soil identification and description, assisting with archaeological site recording, conducting data and artifact analysis, GIS analysis, curation, preservation, and cataloging duties, and preparation of deliverables such as survey reports, site forms, and desktop reviews. Previous archaeological experience, such as a field school, is preferred. Geoarchaeological experience or interest is not required, but a plus. Previous GIS experience is not required, but a plus. Interns are expected to perform archaeological fieldwork, which could include walking up to 10 miles a day and digging shovel tests or hand auger tests in a variety of settings.

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentation.

• Assist with responses to general questions.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.

• Present solutions to concerns.

• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.

• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related degree from an accredited program with at least one year of post-secondary education.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Prior internship and/or related archaeological/cultural resources experience preferred.

• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to travel and perform archaeological field work. Must be able to walk up to 10 miles a day and dig shovel tests in a variety of settings.

• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment.

Benefits

Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Intern

Primary Location US-TX-Austin

Other Locations US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 265029

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-DNI #ENS