Cultural Resources Intern - Environmental Services, Cultural Resources (Chicago/Downers Grove)

Overview

Support cultural resources projects with admin, research, and field tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• solution research
• data entry
• documentation
• data analysis
• continuous improvement
• policy compliance

Tasks

-Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems. -Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentation. -Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. -Assist with responses to general questions. -Complies with all policies and standards -Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data. -Present solutions to concerns.

Requirements

• problem solving
• archaeology
• microsoft office
• field work
• leadership
• 3.0 gpa

What You Bring

-Strong problem solving and analytical skills. -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. -Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations. -Prior internship and/or related archaeological/cultural resources experience preferred. -Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. -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. -Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field. -Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. -Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship provided; candidates must already be legally authorized to work permanently in the us.