Cultural Resources Specialist II — Field & Project Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist II in Minnesota to support archaeological and historic resource projects. The role involves evaluating data, developing historic contexts, and preparing reports within an employee-owned culture.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years in cultural resource projects and a strong foundation in field methods, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Local MN/WI experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Oral and written communication

Weather adaptability

Compliance experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HDR is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist II in Minnesota to support archaeological and historic resource projects. The role involves evaluating data, developing historic contexts, and preparing reports within an employee-owned culture.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years in cultural resource projects and a strong foundation in field methods, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Local MN/WI experience is preferred.