On-Call Field Archaeologist - Texas Travel & Surveys

Jacobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an on-call archaeologist to support cultural resources on projects across Texas and the surrounding region. You will perform surveys, monitoring, site documentation, and data collection under guidance from senior staff, traveling frequently to field sites.

Qualifications include a B.A./B.S. in anthropology or archaeology, 2+ years Texas field experience, GIS and data management skills, and the ability to work 8–10 hour days in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional archaeological field experience in Texas.
• Familiarity with Texas state regulations and local agency requirements for cultural resources.
• Proficiency in GPS technology, field documentation, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently in remote field conditions for extended hours (8-10 hour days).
• Ability to walk up to 8 miles per day while carrying up to 40 pounds in gear.
• Strong communication, organizational, and observational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological survey and exploratory subsurface testing.
• Conduct archaeological monitoring during ground-disturbing activities in compliance with project-specific mitigation plans.
• Identify, document, and recover cultural resources in the field.
• Maintain detailed field notes, site forms, and monitoring logs.
• Coordinate with project managers, environmental teams, and construction personnel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable cultural resource laws and guidelines, including NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, Antiquities Code of Texas.

Skills

Field experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Physical endurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Tools

GIS

Relational databases

GPS technology

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an on-call archaeologist to support cultural resources on projects across Texas and the surrounding region. You will perform surveys, monitoring, site documentation, and data collection under guidance from senior staff, traveling frequently to field sites.

Qualifications include a B.A./B.S. in anthropology or archaeology, 2+ years Texas field experience, GIS and data management skills, and the ability to work 8–10 hour days in varying conditions.