Field Lead Archaeologist: Cultural Resources Strategy

ERM; Livingston (TX); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist to direct fieldwork and regulatory analysis across the United States, with emphasis in the Southwest. You will lead investigations, author technical reports, and support project planning and compliance.

This full-time role combines field and office work, requires up to 75% travel, and collaboration with regulators, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance responsible development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Anthropology/Archaeology
• 3+ years professional field experience; 4+ preferred
• Experience as Field Lead in the Southwest
• Eligible for permits and NHPA Section 106 knowledge
• Strong knowledge of NHPA/106 regulations and reporting

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring
• Prepare technical report sections for cultural resource investigations
• Perform archival and desktop research to support project analyses
• Collaborate with SHPO, BLM and regulatory agencies
• Support environmental permitting and compliance processes
• Partner with planners, biologists, GIS specialists, engineers
• Represent ERM in client, stakeholder and agency interactions
• Contribute to business development in cultural heritage services

Skills

Field Lead archaeology

Regulatory knowledge NHPA 106

Technical reporting

GIS / GPS field tech

Driver's license

Travel willingness US

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GPS

GIS

Mapping tools

Job description

ERM is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist to direct fieldwork and regulatory analysis across the United States, with emphasis in the Southwest. You will lead investigations, author technical reports, and support project planning and compliance.

This full-time role combines field and office work, requires up to 75% travel, and collaboration with regulators, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance responsible development.