Archaeologist/Environmental planner

WSP in the U.S.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Archaeologist/Environmental Planner, where you'll engage in meaningful projects that shape the future. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in New Mexico, contributing to cultural resource management and environmental planning. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll be involved in fieldwork, technical reporting, and compliance assessments, ensuring that projects meet regulatory standards. Enjoy a flexible workplace model and comprehensive benefits as you help drive impactful solutions in the community. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in environmental planning and permitting.
• Strong skills in cultural resource management report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cultural resources fieldwork and reporting.
• Author technical reports and cultural resource documents.

Skills

Cultural Resource Management

Report Writing

GPS Data Collection

Environmental Planning

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology

Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology

Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Resources Management

Tools

ArcGIS

AGOL Field Maps

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Job Description

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our New Mexico Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach— and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Archaeologist/Environmental Planner for our Albuquerque, New Mexico or Durango, CO offices. Field duties would also extend into Texas. This position will be a temporary part-time role.

Your Impact

• Authors technical reports and cultural resource documents with clarity and minimal grammatical or spelling errors.
• Conduct cultural resources fieldwork, reporting, and mitigation in support of pre-construction project design and engineering. Conduct data QAQC reviews.
• Assist with all aspects of fieldwork, monitoring, data collection, inventory, analyses, site form preparation, and report production.
• Conduct pre-field Class I records reviews.
• Demonstrate a commitment to keeping up-to-date with current cultural resources management and Section 106 regulations and planning practices.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Resources Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s standards).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in environmental planning and permitting, including environmental surveys, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance for transportation, energy development, zoning, and tribal or federal land projects.
• Strong skills in cultural resource management report writing.
• Knowledge of public and private sector requirements for cultural resources surveys.
• Ability to travel and work outside regular hours if needed.
• Proficiency in using GPS equipment for data collection.
• Good organizational skills, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office software, and related tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience being listed on federal and state cultural resource permits in New Mexico as Crew Chief.
• Experience with ArcGIS or AGOL field maps software.
• Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and related regulations.

WSP Benefits

WSP offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, and more to support your health and financial stability throughout your career.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $64,000 - $103,070

About WSP

WSP USA is part of a global engineering and professional services firm dedicated to designing lasting solutions across various markets. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices, we partner with communities to promote prosperity.

We provide a flexible workplace model and a comprehensive benefits package. We seek to challenge and grow our employees’ careers and knowledge.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the selected candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.