Lead Archaeology & Cultural Resources Investigator

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Investigator - Archaeology & Cultural Resources to lead CRM investigations, oversee fieldwork, and ensure regulatory compliance for renewable energy and infrastructure projects in the U.S.

Southwest, with a preference for residents of Arizona. The role combines technical leadership, project management, and client coordination, requiring extensive CRM experience and knowledge of federal/state preservation regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
• 5–8 years of professional CRM experience with progressive responsibility.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience in CRM.
• Experience conducting archaeological investigations and CRM surveys in the U.S. Southwest.
• Knowledge of NRHP and state register eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead cultural resources surveys, investigations, and analyses.
• Oversee archaeological surveys, testing, monitoring, and data recovery.
• Support permitting, regulatory compliance, and due diligence projects.
• Evaluate NRHP and state register eligibility for cultural resources.
• Prepare and QA QA reports, proposals, and regulatory docs.
• Ensure compliance with NHPA, NEPA, and state/local regs.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, SHPOs, and tribes.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Manage CRM projects with budgets, invoicing, and staffing.
• Supervise field crews and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet deadlines.
• Travel to Southwest project sites as needed.
• Maintain client relationships and deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

ESRI software

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Investigator - Archaeology & Cultural Resources to lead CRM investigations, oversee fieldwork, and ensure regulatory compliance for renewable energy and infrastructure projects in the U.S.

Southwest, with a preference for residents of Arizona. The role combines technical leadership, project management, and client coordination, requiring extensive CRM experience and knowledge of federal/state preservation regulations.