Field Archaeologist Lead – Hybrid/Remote

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a mid-level Associate Archaeologist to support desktop and field work across the western United States. You’ll collaborate with engineers, project managers, and tribal partners on NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA compliance and contribute to Phase I–III studies.

The role offers hybrid or remote options and opportunities to mentor staff, lead small projects, and help prepare reports, scopes of work, and budgets for a diverse set of government, military, and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology or a related field is required.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional archaeological fieldwork within the US West.
• Knowledge of NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA laws and policies.
• Ability to walk long distances, excavate, screen soil, and carry field equipment.
• Willing and able to travel frequently for long periods.
• Experience using GPS technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with tribal organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a task and/or field lead for small to medium sized projects.
• Coordinate with GIS and technical editors for project completion.
• Lead author for small to medium sized project reports.
• Independently prepare resource forms.
• Develop fieldwork plans and Health, Safety, and Environment Plans.
• Prepare fieldwork permit applications.
• Mobilize and demobilize field gear as needed.
• Direct the field crew in implementing plans.
• Contribute to strategic planning and problem solving.
• Mentor junior staff and crew members.
• Contribute to business development, including scopes of work and budgets.
• Coordinate with cultural resources team to ensure integration of archaeological and built environment sections.
• Prepare materials for meetings and consultation.

Skills

Excellent oral & written communication

Willingness to travel

Experience with tribal organizations

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology or related field

Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology

Tools

GPS technology

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a mid-level Associate Archaeologist to support desktop and field work across the western United States. You’ll collaborate with engineers, project managers, and tribal partners on NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA compliance and contribute to Phase I–III studies.

The role offers hybrid or remote options and opportunities to mentor staff, lead small projects, and help prepare reports, scopes of work, and budgets for a diverse set of government, military, and commercial clients.