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

Burns & McDonnell • Downers Grove, IL

136d • $19 - $22

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree