Field Archaeologist — Hybrid Work, NHPA/NEPA Impact

Jacobs; Holladay (UT); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation plan

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in the western United States seeks full-time, or part-time archaeologists to provide desktop and field-based cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction. The role involves NHPA/NEPA compliance, research, fieldwork, report writing, and coordination with senior staff on projects for government, military, and commercial clients. A health and welfare package and hybrid work options are offered.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Anthropology with archaeology focus
• Completion of an archaeological field school
• Minimum two years of professional archaeological field work
• Knowledge of GPS tech and related software
• Ability to travel to distant or remote areas for extended periods
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Willingness to work 8–10 hour days in varying conditions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and time management to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, NEPA and related laws
• Conduct archival research and background records reviews
• Perform fieldwork including survey and monitoring
• Analyze findings and prepare technical cultural resources reports
• Evaluate eligibility for NRHP and state registers
• Support senior cultural resources staff on projects

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Safety awareness

Education

B.A./B.S. in Anthropology (Archaeology emphasis)

Archaeological field school

Tools

FieldMaps

Survey123

GPS equipment

Job description

Jacobs in the western United States seeks full-time, or part-time archaeologists to provide desktop and field-based cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction. The role involves NHPA/NEPA compliance, research, fieldwork, report writing, and coordination with senior staff on projects for government, military, and commercial clients. A health and welfare package and hybrid work options are offered.