Archaeologist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Archaeologist to conduct Phase I–III cultural resource surveys and support NEPA permitting across multiple offices in Texas and surrounding states.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and a Texas Antiquities Permit or PI credentials. You will coordinate with agencies, manage data, and contribute to business development while traveling up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in archaeology or related field preferred.
• Must meet Secretary of the Interior’s standards (36 CFR Part 61).

Responsibilities

• Identify cultural resources to support environmental permitting of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare NEPA documents including EA and EIS.
• Provide Primary report authorship in CRM context for QC of field documents.
• Coordinate with state and federal resource agencies.
• Data management and curation after fieldwork.
• Conduct archaeological site inspections and monitoring, including deep testing.
• Business development responsibilities.
• Prepare technical documents and permit applications.
• Fieldwork up to 30% and overnight travel up to 30%.

Skills

Phase I/II/III surveys

CRM reporting

Project management

Environmental permitting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology

Master’s degree preferred

Texas Antiquities Permit / PI credential

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Archaeologist available in ourAustin, Dallas, and Houston, Texas; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Pensacola or Tallahassee, FL; Detroit, Michigan; Albuquerque, NM; Raleigh, NC; Portland, Oregon; Philadelphia, PA; Salt Lake City; Utah, Memphis; TN, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; or Atlanta, Georgia offices, you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to assist in executing archeological projects in Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states. You will conduct Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects and support permitting and compliance projects for new developments, expansions, and operation and maintenance activities. Preferred candidates will have experience as a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator in historic and prehistoric archaeology.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offercompetitive pay and benefits, and well-being programsto support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying cultural resources to support the environmental permitting of infrastructure projects;
• Preparing environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) including, environmental resource reports, Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS);
• Providing Primary report authorship in a Cultural Resource Management (CRM) context for quality control review of field documents, site forms and reports;
• Coordinating with state and Federal resource agencies related to historic resources;
• Data management and curation post field assessment;
• Conducting archaeological site inspections and monitoring, including deep testing;
• Business development;
• Curating finds and documents as required, and
• Preparing a variety of technical documents and environmental permit applications.
• Fieldwork: Up to 30%
• Overnight travel: Up to 30%

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field. (required)
• Master’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field. (preferred)
• Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, 36 CFR, Part 61. (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM); or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with Primary report authorship in a CRM context providing quality control review of field documents, site forms and reports. (required)
• Experience conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects. (required)
• Solid understanding of Texas Antiquities Code, National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance, Department of the Interior requirements, and standards. (preferred)
• Experience preparing proposals for various types of clients in the private and public sectors. (required)
• Ability to work independently for 40 or more hours per week, sometimes on an unpredictable schedule. (required)
• Demonstrated ability to hold and complete a Texas Antiquities Permit as a Principal Investigator. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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