Associate Archaeologist - Lead Field & Research Projects

Jacobs; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PTO for salaried/exempt

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologists to support a range of projects across the western United States, providing desktop and field-based cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services. You will conduct archival research, fieldwork (Phases I-III), and NRHP/state evaluations, while collaborating with engineers, scientists, and project managers.

This role offers hybrid/remote/office options with opportunities to advance within the cultural resources

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology or a related field.
• Meet 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 able to travel frequently and walk long distances over varied terrain.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a task and/or field lead for small to medium projects.
• Coordinate with GIS and technical editors for project completion.
• Lead author for small to medium project reports.
• Prepare fieldwork forms and permit applications.
• Develop fieldwork plans and Health, Safety, and Environment Plans.
• Direct field crews in implementing plans.
• Mentor junior staff and crew members.
• Contribute to scopes of work, budgets, and business development.
• Coordinate with cultural resources team for integrated AR/built environment work.
• Prepare materials for meetings and consultations.
• Participate in client and regulator calls and meetings as directed.

Skills

GPS technology

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent oral and written comms

Experience working with tribal orgs

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology or related field

Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology

Job description

Jacobs is seeking Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologists to support a range of projects across the western United States, providing desktop and field-based cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services. You will conduct archival research, fieldwork (Phases I-III), and NRHP/state evaluations, while collaborating with engineers, scientists, and project managers.

This role offers hybrid/remote/office options with opportunities to advance within the cultural resources