Hybrid Archaeologist: Field, Research & Compliance Pro

Jacobs; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO (full-time salaried)

Paid holidays & caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking archaeologists to provide cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction projects across the western United States. Positions include full-time, modified full-time, or part-time options, with NHPA and NEPA compliance as core responsibilities.

You will conduct fieldwork, archival research, and analysis, contributing to technical reports and eligibility evaluations for historic properties while collaborating with senior staff.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology.
• Completion of an archaeological field school.
• Minimum of two years of professional archaeological field work, including construction monitoring.
• Knowledge of FieldMaps and Survey123 GPS tools.
• Willingness to travel to distant or remote areas as required.
• Ability to work 8–10 hour days in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

NHPA compliance

Verbal & written communication

Organization & time management

Safety-oriented with supervision

Travel willingness

Walk long distances / fieldwork

GPS software knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Anthropology (Archaeology focus)

Archaeological field school completion

2+ years professional archaeological field work

HAZWOPER certification

Tools

FieldMaps

Survey123

Job description

Jacobs is seeking archaeologists to provide cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction projects across the western United States. Positions include full-time, modified full-time, or part-time options, with NHPA and NEPA compliance as core responsibilities.

You will conduct fieldwork, archival research, and analysis, contributing to technical reports and eligibility evaluations for historic properties while collaborating with senior staff.