Principal Archaeologist & Cultural Resources Lead - Remote

ERM; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Family leave

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resource strategy across the Great Basin and support ERM’s growth in the Archaeology practice. This senior role will guide investigations, manage permits, mentor staff, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on projects nationwide, with a focus on the Great Basin region.

The ideal candidate has a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, 6–8 years of experience, and RPA credentials, plus proven leadership and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6-8 years of related paid experience.
• Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), with SHPO-compliant Great Basin credentials.
• Experience leading cultural resource investigations and regulatory compliance strategies.
• Experience authoring or reviewing agency-regulated reports (Class I/III, NEPA, Treatment Plans, and regulatory docs).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic cultural resource leadership across Great Basin projects.
• Maintain and expand regulatory permitting capabilities.
• Lead project execution and technical review efforts.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop cultural resources staff.
• Support business development and client growth initiatives.
• Drive collaboration across ERM’s multidisciplinary service offerings.
• Manage project quality, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Represent ERM as a trusted technical expert and principal investigator.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Client engagement

Field oversight

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

GPS

Total stations

Survey123

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resource strategy across the Great Basin and support ERM’s growth in the Archaeology practice. This senior role will guide investigations, manage permits, mentor staff, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on projects nationwide, with a focus on the Great Basin region.

The ideal candidate has a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, 6–8 years of experience, and RPA credentials, plus proven leadership and