Associate Archaeologist - Field Lead (Remote/Hybrid)

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologist to support planning, engineering, and construction projects across the western United States. You will conduct archival research, oversee fieldwork (Phases I-III), analyze impacts, and prepare NRHP evaluation reports while coordinating with agencies and tribes.

You will work independently with a supportive team, mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology or related field.
• Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional archaeological fieldwork within the US West.
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies (NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA).
• Must be capable of walking long periods over uneven terrain, excavating, screening soil, and carrying field equipment.
• Willingness to travel frequently and for long periods of time.
• Experience using GPS technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with tribal organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a task and/or field lead for small to medium sized projects.
• Coordinate directly with GIS and technical editors for project completion.
• Lead author for small to medium sized project reports.
• Independently prepare resource forms.
• Develop fieldwork plans and Health, Safety, and Environment Plans.
• Prepare fieldwork permit applications.
• Mobilization and demobilization of field gear.
• Direct the field crew in implementing plans.
• Contribute to strategic planning and problem solving.
• Mentor junior staff and crew members.
• Contribute to business development efforts and budgets.
• Coordinate with cultural resources team for integrated reports.
• Prepare materials for meetings and consultations.
• Participate in client/regulator calls and meetings.

Skills

Field archaeology

Regulatory compliance

Leadership / mentoring

GIS knowledge

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology

Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards

Tools

GPS technology

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologist to support planning, engineering, and construction projects across the western United States. You will conduct archival research, oversee fieldwork (Phases I-III), analyze impacts, and prepare NRHP evaluation reports while coordinating with agencies and tribes.

You will work independently with a supportive team, mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development.