Field Archaeologist — Travel‑Heavy Project Roles

HDR, Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Archaeologist in the United States to perform site testing and analyses on development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources, and excavations.

You will provide technical input and assist in preparing deliverables as part of HDR’s culture of employee ownership. Required: Bachelor’s in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History or related field; strong writing/communication skills; willingness to work varied weather;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform site testing and conduct analyses work on development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources, and excavations.
• Provide technical expertise to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents.
• Perform routine scientist assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong writing & communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History or related

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Archaeologist in the United States to perform site testing and analyses on development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources, and excavations.

You will provide technical input and assist in preparing deliverables as part of HDR’s culture of employee ownership. Required: Bachelor’s in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History or related field; strong writing/communication skills; willingness to work varied weather;