Field Archaeologist: NHPA/NEPA Compliance & Surveys

Jacobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Hybrid work policy

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking full-time or part-time Archaeologists to support cultural resources planning, engineering, and construction projects across the western United States. The Senior Archaeologist track offers work on NHPA/NEPA compliant projects, with field surveys, archival research, and report preparation for federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires a BA/BS in Anthropology (archaeology focus), field school completion, and 2+ years of field experience, including construction

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Anthropology with archaeology emphasis.
• Completion of an archaeological field school.
• Two years of professional archaeological field work with construction monitoring.
• Know-how with GPS and field mapping tools.
• Willingness to travel to distant or remote areas for extended periods.
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain and carry field equipment.
• Able to work 8–10 hour days in varied conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication; good time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, NEPA and other laws.
• Conduct archival research and background records reviews.
• Carry out archaeological fieldwork (survey/monitoring).
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports for cultural resources projects.
• Evaluate resource eligibility for NRHP and state registers.
• Support senior cultural resources staff on projects.

Skills

GPS & field equipment

Travel willingness

Fieldwork stamina

Communication skills

Time management

Education

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

Tools

FieldMaps

Survey 123

Job description

Jacobs is seeking full-time or part-time Archaeologists to support cultural resources planning, engineering, and construction projects across the western United States. The Senior Archaeologist track offers work on NHPA/NEPA compliant projects, with field surveys, archival research, and report preparation for federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires a BA/BS in Anthropology (archaeology focus), field school completion, and 2+ years of field experience, including construction