Archaeological Intern - Spring 2026

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING! 

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Archaeological Intern to join our Lake City, FL office.  

ABOUT US  

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most. 

Our Internship Program, Explore, is designed for college students pursuing a degree in a STEM field and provides opportunities to learn what it’s like to work in a professional environment and apply what’s learned in class to the real-world challenges we face every day.  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Provide administrative and operational support for cultural resource management projects, including archaeological surveys and report preparation. 

• Conduct archaeological fieldwork under supervision, which may include pedestrian survey, shovel testing, data collection, and/or data recovery in diverse environmental conditions.  

• Assist with project-related tasks such as artifact processing, data entry, curation, report figure production, site form preparation, desktop survey, and consultation activities. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• EXPERIENCE: No prior Cultural Resource Management work experience is required. 

• EDUCATION: Must have completed 60 hours toward a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field by the start of the internship. 

• SPECIAL SKILLS:  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively. 

• Candidates must have the ability to work outdoors in varying field conditions, walk long distances, carry up to 40 pounds of equipment, stoop, and squat. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; basic computer and data entry skills. 

• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: None 

WHY JOIN US?  

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey. 

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.  

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven new professionals like you to help shape what’s next. 

Let’s build the future—together.