Senior Archaeologist

We are seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join our Heritage and Cultural Resources Earth & Environment Team. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field, and 5+ years of relevant post-education experience in CRM archaeology, preferably in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas. The role involves managing heritage and cultural resources, delivering quality cultural resource compliance, and providing risk identification and impact assessment. The position is ideal for a senior professional who enjoys technical work, writing, research, and supervising fieldwork.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant post-education experience in the context of Section 106/110 compliance.
• Experience in CRM archaeology, preferably in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas.
• Qualify as a Principal Investigator on state and federal permits in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
• Excellent technical writing and demonstrated experience contributing to technical reports, preparing cultural resources impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications, including field surveys, peer review, and reporting.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Acted as a principal investigator overseeing state permitted projects in the last two years.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Ability to support business development initiatives.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life
• Retirement Savings