Archaeological Principal Investigator

Canacre; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Archaeological Principal Investigator, where you will lead innovative infrastructure projects in the energy sector. This role involves overseeing archaeological assessments and fieldwork, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering collaboration among diverse teams. You will manage multiple projects, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to impactful reports and proposals. With a commitment to inclusivity and teamwork, this organization values your expertise and offers a supportive environment to thrive. If you are passionate about archaeology and making a difference in energy development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work arrangement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in archaeology or anthropology with 5 years of management experience.
• Ability to obtain State and Federal archaeological permits as a Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee archaeological fieldwork projects ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Conduct desktop-based reviews and archaeological field assessments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Project Management

Relationship Building

Education

Master's degree in archaeology

Master's degree in anthropology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS FieldMaps

Survey123

Job description

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.

We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

This position will be field-based with approximately 25% of time in the field within the U.S. Southwest.

The Archaeological Principal Investigator will primarily be responsible for conducting desktop-based reviews for historical resource potential, archaeological field assessments, and monitoring in support of energy development projects in compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations.

In addition, your role will be to:

• Oversee and assign responsibilities to archaeological field leads
• Oversee archaeological fieldwork projects ensuring safety and quality standards
• Direct and position archaeological field leads for archaeological projects including records reviews, surveys, testing, data recovery and monitoring projects
• Oversee and contribute to written reports including monitoring reports, survey reports, and formal updates on cultural resource efforts
• Author and/or employ Historic Properties Treatment Plans, Monitoring and Discovery Plans, or Work Plans
• Coordinate with archaeological field monitors and construction personnel to provide necessary information and facilitate regular communication among all parties
• Inspect areas of concern identified by field monitors and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel, as required
• Review field reports for quality, consistency, and accuracy
• Assist with level of effort and cost estimates for projects involving archaeology
• Contribute to cost estimates and written proposals that involve archaeological tasks

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field of study and minimum 5 years professional management experience in archaeology
• Ability to obtain State and Federal archaeological permits as a (Principal Investigator) within the U.S. Southwest, South, and/or Great Basin
• Experience leading fieldwork and reporting efforts on State and Federal lands in the southwestern United States related to transmission line construction projects
• Demonstrated experience overseeing field and reporting work and coordinating other field-based resource teams
• Strong working knowledge of cultural resource legislation and regulations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing, analytical, communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and staff with minimal supervision
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience authoring documents and data in Microsoft Office, Google Earth, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS FieldMaps/Survey123
• Member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists
• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a 401(k) Savings Plan employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants; however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.