National Lead Archaeologist & Cultural Resources

ERM; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Other applicable benefits to eligible

Job summary

ERM seeks a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources programs across the United States. The role involves directing investigations, mentoring teams, and expanding client relationships within a sustainability-focused consulting environment.

You will oversee multi-state projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with engineers, biologists, GIS professionals, and other specialists to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for energy and infrastructure clients.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6–8 years of related paid experience.
• RPA certification meeting SHPO requirements.
• Principal oversight for inventories, surveys, testing, or data recovery.
• Experience authoring or reviewing agency-reviewed reports.
• Experience with interacting with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator.
• Obtain necessary federal/state permits for projects.
• Provide QA/QC review of deliverables.
• Oversee desktop studies and field investigations (reconnaissance, pedestrian surveys, testing, excavations).
• Lead archaeologists across experience levels, including hiring and mentoring.
• Coordinate with unit leads and directors to support performance and delivery.
• Sign as PI or Task Manager for cultural resources studies on major projects.
• Ensure projects meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Field operations

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

RPA certification

Tools

Total station

GPS

ArcGIS FieldMaps

Survey123

Job description

ERM seeks a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources programs across the United States. The role involves directing investigations, mentoring teams, and expanding client relationships within a sustainability-focused consulting environment.

You will oversee multi-state projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with engineers, biologists, GIS professionals, and other specialists to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for energy and infrastructure clients.