Assistant Archeologist- Irvine

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,382,000 - 87,332,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Archaeologist to join our Southern California cultural resources team based in Irvine, CA.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology or archaeology and has 0–2 years of experience, with knowledge of CEQA/NEPA and field methods. Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

This full-time role offers hands-on field and office work across diverse projects while supporting project delivery and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of professional archaeology.
• Understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local cultural resources.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Field school completion and experience conducting archaeological surveys.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to adapt to changing project schedules, field conditions, and clients.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed technical records.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Managers and field teams with project coordination, scheduling, logistics.
• Assists with archaeological surveys, monitoring, excavations, and fieldwork.
• Conducts records searches, literature reviews, and related research activities.
• Prepares technical reports, site records, maps, and environmental documentation.
• Coordinates with agencies, tribes, clients, and stakeholders as directed.
• Maintains field notes, GIS data, and project documentation; supports quality control.
• Supports laboratory activities, artifact processing, cataloging, and analysis.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

GIS platforms

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Assistant Archaeologist to join our Southern California cultural resources team. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout the region while being based out of our Irvine, California office. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of supporting both field and office-based cultural resources work.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports Project Managers, senior staff, and field teams with project coordination, scheduling, logistics, and related project activities
• Assists with archaeological surveys, monitoring, excavations, and other cultural resources fieldwork activities in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards
• Conducts records searches, background research, literature reviews, and other research activities to support cultural resources projects
• Assists with the preparation of technical reports, site records, maps, environmental documentation, and other project deliverables in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other applicable regulations
• Coordinates with project teams, regulatory agencies, Native American tribes, clients, and other stakeholders as directed by Project Managers and senior staff
• Maintains accurate field notes, photographic records, GIS data, project documentation, and other records; assists with data management and quality control activities
• Supports laboratory activities, including artifact processing, cataloging, and analysis, and maintains knowledge of current archaeological methods, cultural resources regulations, and industry standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a related field
• 0–2 years of professional archaeology
• Understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local cultural resource
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and
• Field school completion and experience conducting archaeological surveys
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary
• Ability to adapt to changing project schedules, field conditions, and client
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed technical
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, GIS platforms, and related software

Physical Requirements:

This position requires hiking over uneven terrain, carrying field equipment, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and standing or walking for extended periods of time

Compensation:

This is a full-time hourly position with a range of $25.61 to $30.48 per hour, annualized at approximately $53,268 to $63,394 per year based on a full-time schedule. Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. ECORP Consulting strives to hire applicants at a level within the noted pay range commensurate with an applicant’s directly applicable experience and relevant education and certifications while maintaining career growth and employment advancement opportunities.

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.