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

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.