On Call Archaeologist

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking on-call archaeologists to support projects across Colorado, Wyoming, and surrounding western states for planning, engineering, and construction services across renewable energy, government, military, transportation, and commercial clients.

Ideal candidates hold a BA in Anthropology/Archaeology with field experience, knowledge of NHPA/ARPA/NEPA/NAGPRA, and strong GIS skills, written and verbal communication. Frequent travel and long days are expected; hybrid work policy applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM required.
• 3+ years of professional archaeological field work experience.
• Experience in construction monitoring and collaborating with tribal monitors.
• Knowledge of NHPA, ARPA, NEPA, NAGPRA and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services.
• Conduct archaeological surveys and construction monitoring, including documentation and photography.
• Prepare site forms and artifact analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with senior cultural resources staff to ensure compliance.

Skills

Field archaeology

GIS

Written & spoken comms

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GIS software

Relational databases

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is looking for on-call archaeologists to work on a variety of projects throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and other surrounding western states. This position involves providing cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to renewable energy, government, military, transportation, and commercial clients.

The archaeologist career path provides the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA), and state regulations. All work will be conducted under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff.

The ideal candidate will have a B.A. in anthropology with experience working in Colorado as well as Wyoming and other adjacent states, experience in conducting archaeological surveys and construction monitoring, including mapping, data recording, site documentation, and photography, and conducting archaeological monitoring. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases.

Frequent travel is expected for the position. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8-to-10-hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there could be frequent stays away from the office.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Here’s what you’ll need

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM.
• Minimum of 3+ years of all phases of professional archaeological field work experience.
• Experience in construction monitoring and collaborating with tribal monitors.
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA.
• Familiarity with state regulations and cultural resources policies for Colorado, Wyoming or adjacent states.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be capable of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed.
• Must be motivated and able to work safely with minimum supervision.
• Experience and comfort in working independently in the field and office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in conducting research, literature reviews, and cartographic reviews.
• Experience writing sections of compliance reports, completing site forms, or artifact analysis.
• Experience working in a CRM environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $61,700.00 to $100,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.