On Call Achaeology Field Technician

WSP; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 44,083 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is looking for an on-call Crew Chief-Level Archaeologist based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves conducting cultural resources fieldwork, writing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Compensation ranges from $32.00 to $45.00 per hour, with additional benefits including medical and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in cultural resource management and environmental planning.
• Valid BLM Southeast Region Crew Chief permit.
• Ability to travel as needed and work outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Authors technical reports and conducts cultural resource fieldwork.
• Monitors, collects data, and prepares reports related to environmental surveys.
• Conducts pre-field Class I records reviews.

Skills

Cultural resource management report writing

GPS data collection

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Section 106 regulations

ArcGIS or AGOL field maps software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field

Job description

On-Call Crew Chief - Level Archaeologist (BLM Southeast Region)

Job Description

This Opportunity

Crew Chief-Level Archaeologist (BLM Southeast Region)

Be involved in projects with our New Mexico Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP is currently initiating a search for an on‑call Crew Chief-Level Archaeologist who is qualified to work for the BLM Southeast Region and statewide based out of our Albuquerque, New Mexico office. This position will be an on‑call position.

Your Impact

• Authors technical reports and cultural resource documents with clarity and minimal grammatical or spelling errors.
• Conduct cultural resources fieldwork, reporting, and mitigation in support of pre‑construction project design and engineering.
• Help with all aspects of fieldwork, monitoring, data collection, inventory, analyses, site form preparation, and report production.
• Conduct pre‑field Class I records reviews.
• Demonstrated commitment to keeping up‑to‑date in knowledge of current cultural resources management and Section 106 regulations and planning practices.

Who You Are

• Qualified to work as a BLM Southeast Region Crew Chief; also holds a general statewide New Mexico Crew Chief permit; other regional New Mexico permits will be considered.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Resources Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s standards)
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in the cultural resource management field, environmental planning, completing environmental surveys, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance for a variety of projects relating to transportation, energy development, zoning, and tribal or federal land activities
• Strong demonstrated ability with cultural resource management report writing
• Knowledge of public and private sector requirements and practices for cultural resources surveys
• Ability to travel out of the immediate area and to work outside of regular work hours if needed
• Ability to travel at short notice for 2-8 days at a time
• Ability to navigate and collect data using GPS equipment
• Good organizational skills, multi‑tasking capabilities and attention to detail
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others and expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non‑technical audience
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability be listed on federal and state cultural resource permits in New Mexico as Crew Chief.
• Experience with ArcGIS or AGOL field maps software.
• Familiarity with rules and regulations related to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and state and local environmental rules and regulations and related reporting requirements.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $32.00 - $45.00 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Info

• Job Identification 87851
• Posting Date 06/04/2026, 03:54 PM