Field Archaeologist Consultant - CRM Project Lead

WSP in the U.S.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist Consultant to support the Earth & Environment business across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas regions. The role may be based in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, New Orleans, Tulsa, or Shreveport, with two-thirds field leadership and one-third reporting and research.

Responsibilities include leading archaeological surveys, overseeing field investigations, and managing regulatory compliance while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting Section 106/110 compliance.
• Experience leading CRM archaeology projects and supervising field staff.
• Strong understanding of federal/state regulations and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey, monitoring, and excavation field teams across various projects.
• Support planning, scoping, and execution of CRM projects.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, and agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, site records, and data management deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Field leadership

Client engagement

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

GIS/ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GPS data collection

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist Consultant to support the Earth & Environment business across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas regions. The role may be based in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, New Orleans, Tulsa, or Shreveport, with two-thirds field leadership and one-third reporting and research.

Responsibilities include leading archaeological surveys, overseeing field investigations, and managing regulatory compliance while collaborating with