Archaeology and Historic Preservation Intern - Environmental Policy and Development Div.

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting enthusiastic college students to participate in the 2026 Summer Employment Program! This internship offers a chance to engage in various projects across fields such as communications, data management, fiscal management, engineering, planning, research, and archaeology, among others. Designed to enhance your professional skills, this program allows you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks while collaborating with committed teams that play a vital role in keeping Pennsylvania moving forward. If you are eager to learn, develop, and make a difference, do not hesitate to apply today!
 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This internship, offered through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Cultural Resource Management Program based at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, allows you to participate in the Highway Archaeological Survey Team (PHAST) program and conduct Phase I archaeological surveys for various projects throughout the state.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time internship that will run from May 2026 through August 2026
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours may vary based on position.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• This position will be headquartered within Department of Transportation
  • District 10: 2550 Oakland Ave., Indiana, PA 15701 
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the PHAST office at Indiana University of Pennsylvania or the District 10-0 office in Indiana. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements: 

• Must be currently enrolled or intending to enroll FULL-TIME or PART-TIME in a two-year degree, bachelor's degree, or advanced program for the fall semester.
  • Acceptable majors: 
    • Anthropology
    • Archaeology
    • History
    • Historic Preservation
    • Preservation Planning
    • Architectural History
    • American Studies
    • Public History
• Must be a Pennsylvania resident or currently enrolled at a Pennsylvania college or university.
• In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Requirements: 

• You must be able to perform essential job functions. 

If you do not meet these requirements but are still interested in a summer position with PennDOT, please see the Student Summer Worker job posting to explore additional job opportunities. For example, if you intend to enroll in college for the first time in the Fall, you may be eligible for a Student Summer Worker position in DOT's Summer Employment Program!

 

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: 
 

•  Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

 
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 
 
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.