Architectural Historian Intern

AECOM • Portland, OR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Architectural Historian Intern to be based in the Portland, Oregon office. This position is expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2026. Internships at AECOM offer students in undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in engineering, design, and infrastructure projects that make a real-world impact. Interns work with cutting-edge technology, learn industry’s best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a globally recognized firm. The program fosters both technical and professional skill development while providing networking opportunities that can enhance future career prospects. Additionally, AECOM’s dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment. This position will support our Environmental Planning & Permitting team within our Environment business line. Currently AECOM provides environmental planning and permitting services for surface, air, and marine transportation, transit, water, power, oil and gas, and land development projects. The successful candidate will join the Architectural Historian team in Portland as an intern to assist with historic resource projects and tasks, including eligibility evaluations for the National Register of Historic Places. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Research and documentation of historical properties, report preparation and other duties as assigned. A variety of individual and group tasks. Maintaining a flexible schedule to accommodate travel for surveys of historical properties and research at repositories. Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands-on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional. Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study Intern 1 – completion of first year of qualified study.

Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Architectural History, History, Historic Preservation, or a related discipline and must have completed at least one year of study
• Candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with a master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions.
• Graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• MA or MS in Architectural History, History, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the larger cultural resources team.
• Excellent proactive communication skills in terms of responsiveness, detailed assessments, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and excellent technical writing skills.
• Self-motivated, driven, hardworking, and accountable.
• CAD and/or GIS skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and documentation of historical properties
• Report preparation
• A variety of individual and group tasks
• Maintaining a flexible schedule to accommodate travel for surveys of historical properties and research at repositories

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees