Cultural Resources / Field Archaeologist Intern

Overview

If you’re studying archaeology or anthropology and want to turn what you’ve learned in the classroom into real field experience, CEC’s Field Archaeologist Internship is an opportunity to do just that.

As a Field Archaeologist Intern in our Pittsburgh office, you’ll work alongside experienced archaeologists on active cultural resource projects and gain hands-on experience with the field methods used in professional archaeology. Depending on the project, your work may include Phase I archaeological surveys, Phase II testing, Phase III mitigation, and deep testing associated with energy, transportation, infrastructure, and other development projects.

This is a field-focused internship for someone who is genuinely interested in archaeology, enjoys working outdoors, and is eager to learn. You won’t just observe the work; you’ll be part of the field team, gaining practical experience and a better understanding of how archaeological investigations are planned, conducted, documented, and used to support real-world projects. Field assignments will vary by project and will require travel throughout the Northeast region, with opportunities to support projects in other regions as needed. Because archaeological fieldwork takes you where the sites and projects are located, interns should be comfortable traveling, working outdoors in varying weather and terrain, and getting their hands dirty.

By the end of the internship, you’ll have gained meaningful field experience, exposure to multiple types of archaeological investigations, and a stronger understanding of cultural resource management as a potential career path.

Through the CEC Internship Program, you will:

• Apply what you’ve learned in your archaeology and anthropology courses to real projects and field investigations.
• Work directly with and learn from experienced archaeologists and other environmental professionals.
• Gain practical experience with archaeological field methods and cultural resource management.
• Build relationships with professionals across CEC through project work, mentoring, and intern activities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities designed to prepare you for your career after graduation.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field
• Valid Driver's License
• Prior internship and/or related archaeological experience a plus

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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