Field Archaeologist – Cultural Resources (On-Call)

Parametrix; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Parametrix in Washington State is seeking On-Call Cultural Resources Specialists (Archaeologists) to support field surveys, testing, and reporting across transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects.

This field-based role offers immediate field assignments with varied hours, travel across the Pacific Northwest, and opportunities to contribute to preservation while working with a collaborative team of archaeologists and project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Previous archaeological fieldwork experience, including pedestrian survey, archaeological testing, excavation, or monitoring.
• Familiarity with archaeological field methods, documentation procedures, and cultural resources management practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain, including remote or rugged locations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate field records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a field crew.
• Willingness and availability to travel for field assignments, which may include overnight stays or extended field rotations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological pedestrian surveys, field investigations, and cultural resources assessments under the direction of senior archaeological staff.
• Assist with archaeological testing, excavation, monitoring, and documentation activities.
• Identify, record, and document archaeological resources in accordance with established field methods and project requirements.
• Collect accurate field data, maintain detailed field notes, and assist with preparing site forms and technical documentation.
• Support cultural resources compliance efforts associated with transportation, energy, utility, and other infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with archaeologists, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to complete field assignments safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Follow established archaeological field procedures, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Travel to project sites throughout Washington and potentially other locations in the Pacific Northwest, depending on project needs.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Pedestrian survey

Archaeological testing

Excavation

Monitoring

Documentation

Travel readiness

GPS/GIS

Digital field data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

Tools

GPS/GIS

Digital field data collection

Job description

Parametrix in Washington State is seeking On-Call Cultural Resources Specialists (Archaeologists) to support field surveys, testing, and reporting across transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects.

This field-based role offers immediate field assignments with varied hours, travel across the Pacific Northwest, and opportunities to contribute to preservation while working with a collaborative team of archaeologists and project managers.