Cultural Resources Specialist 2

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Cultural Resource Specialist II in Minnesota to join our employee-owned team.

You will conduct archaeological and historic context work, oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting, and support project management on mid-size projects as needed. You should have a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History with at least five years of cultural resource experience, strong communication skills, and experience with GIS and the Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cultural resource project experience.
• Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology/history or related field required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; GIS and MS Office experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments using standard science techniques for archaeological/historic projects.
• Make decisions on design, data compilation, assessment, analysis within historic contexts and report writing.
• Serve as Technical Specialist, Field Supervisor or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed.
• Supervise professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Project coordination

Field study design

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History or related field

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

At HDR, our employeeownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forwardthinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering nextgeneration facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employeeowners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

In the role of Cultural Resource Specialist II, we'll count on you to:

• Perform complex assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard science techniques and procedures for archaeological and historic structure projects
• Make decisions on significant design and scientific procedures, taking responsibility for survey data compilation, assessment, analysis within historic contexts, historic context development, and report writing
• Function as Technical Specialist, Field Supervisor or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position
• Supervise a group of professionals and technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates and MN and WI area experience
• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in cultural resource projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office SuiteMust demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
• Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $64,974 - $92,820

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Cultural Resources

Job Posting: Oct 8, 2026