Field Archaeologist: Construction Mitigation & Data

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Elko (NV); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to support cultural resource mitigation during construction in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. You will work with CREW Chiefs, PI, and cultural teams to identify, document, and mitigate archaeological resources while ensuring regulatory compliance on active construction sites.

The role requires familiarity with field techniques, GIS data collection, and the ability to adapt to changing field conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of field technician experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork.
• Experience with mitigation for infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM, NV, and ID agency permitting requirements.
• Ability to identify prehistoric and historic‑period archaeological materials.
• Experience using GPS units, Survey123, ArcGIS, or similar field data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds.
• Follow instructions from cultural leadership on appropriate excavation techniques and recordation.
• Execute work in a manor that maintains compliance with cultural resource permit conditions and environmental commitments.
• Complete daily field notes.
• Collect GPS data as instructed.
• Other duties as assigned or required; comply with ERM’s safety program.

Skills

Field techniques

GPS data collection

Archaeology

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS units

Survey123

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to support cultural resource mitigation during construction in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. You will work with CREW Chiefs, PI, and cultural teams to identify, document, and mitigate archaeological resources while ensuring regulatory compliance on active construction sites.

The role requires familiarity with field techniques, GIS data collection, and the ability to adapt to changing field conditions.