Field Archaeologist — Mitigation & Survey (Contract)

Seeds Renewables; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians to participate in on-site cultural resource mitigation during the construction phase of our client’s transmission and distribution project in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho.

The role will work closely with crew chiefs, PI, and cultural resources teams to document materials, delineate, analyze, and implement avoidance measures to support uninterrupted project progress while maintaining regulatory compliance.

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.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work safely in active construction environments and outdoor field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Crew Chief or PI to 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.
• Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.

Skills

Field safety

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Tools

GPS units

Survey123

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians to participate in on-site cultural resource mitigation during the construction phase of our client’s transmission and distribution project in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho.

The role will work closely with crew chiefs, PI, and cultural resources teams to document materials, delineate, analyze, and implement avoidance measures to support uninterrupted project progress while maintaining regulatory compliance.