Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern with a strong interest in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or cultural resource management to join our environmental team. This internship offers hands-on experience in above and below ground cultural resource surveys, field documentation, archival research, laboratory processing, and regulatory compliance support. Desired location is Indianapolis, IN or Springfield, IL but would consider remote locations for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with Phase I and II archaeological surveys and site documentation.
• Assist with preliminary and phase I historic property surveys and reviews.
• Conduct background research using state and federal databases.
• Support preparation of technical reports and GIS mapping.
• Participate in fieldwork under supervision, including archaeological surface and subsurface investigations, and above-ground resource documentation.
• Participate in laboratory work under supervision, including artifact identification and cataloging, and historic property/building data processing.
• Help ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, historians, and engineers on multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and travel to field sites.
• Interest in cultural heritage preservation and environmental planning.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with artifact analysis, building documentation, or field/lab work.
• Knowledge of federal and state cultural resource regulations.

• Basic proficiency in ArcGIS or similar mapping software.
• Familiarity with GIS, GPS, and archaeological and/or historic preservation field methods.

Benefits:

• Mentorship from experienced cultural resource professionals.
• Exposure to real-world environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Networking opportunities and potential for future employment.
• Exposure to related environmental fields and topics such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting.

The hourly range for this position is $21 - $25 per hour for undergraduates.

$30 - $40 per hour for post-graduates

How to Apply:

Please complete application and be prepared to submit your cover letter, and a brief writing sample (e.g., class paper or field report). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation

• Performance bonuses

• 401(k) with matching contribution

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Comprehensive health & well-being plans

• Financial wellness plans

• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars

• Leadership training

• Lunch & learn development sessions

• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

• Mentorship opportunities

• Award-winning internship program

• Employee recognition

• And so much more!

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