Archaeologist

Geosyntec Consultants; Town of Texas, Austin (WI, TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced Archaeologist to join their team in Texas or Louisiana. This role involves applying your expertise in cultural resource management to conduct surveys and support environmental permitting for infrastructure projects. You'll work on diverse projects, ensuring compliance with national regulations while enjoying a collaborative environment that invests in your professional growth. If you are passionate about archaeology and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Professional development opportunities

CPR training and medical monitoring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CRM and cultural resource surveys.
• Ability to meet Secretary of the Interior's standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducting cultural resource surveys and preparing compliance documents.
• Coordinating with state and Federal agencies on historic resources.

Skills

Cultural Resource Management (CRM)

Phase I, II, III cultural resource surveys

Texas Antiquities Code

National Historic Preservation Act compliance

Proposal preparation

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology

Master's degree in archaeology

Job description

Archaeologist

Primary Location

US-TX-Austin

ID

2025-3186

Category

Archaeology

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

Yes

Additional Location

US-TX-Dallas

Additional Location

US-TX-Houston

Additional Location

US-LA-Baton Rouge

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 in our Austin, Dallas, or Houston, Texas or Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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 offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

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;
• Assist with business development;
• Curating finds and documents as required, and
• Preparing a variety of technical documents and environmental permit applications.
• Training: This position requires CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities, including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 50%
• 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.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in 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)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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