Cultural Resources Intern-WG

About the role

As a Cultural Resources Intern at HDR, you will gain real-world experience on exciting archaeological projects, connect with recent college graduates and company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs, and perform assignments under the direct supervision of your Section Manager, Cultural Resource Specialists, or other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of archaeological field and reporting work, such as conducting desktop evaluations, field surveys, and curation
• Assist project archaeologists and crew chiefs as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Field tasks (with training)

• Walk up to 6 miles a day
• Record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation and uneven ground conditions in high temperatures)
• Lift up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts
• Have (or able to obtain) a valid Texas Driver's License
• Be able to operate a vehicle day or night
• Travel may be required at times
• Complete sketch maps of sites
• Complete field forms accurately and concisely
• Use hand-held GPS units
• Photograph resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Be able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• Good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Attention to detail a must
• Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must