Principal Archaeologist – Great Basin Leader (Hybrid)

Environmental Resources Management, Inc.; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) seeks a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist based in Nevada with a preference for Elko, to lead complex cultural resources projects across the Great Basin and the United States.

You will guide teams, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to ERM’s cultural resources practice growth. This leadership role requires a graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, 6–8 years of paid experience, and an RPA credential with

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology or related field.
• 6–8 years of paid archaeology experience.
• RPA credential and SHPO-compliant Great Basin experience.
• Experience authoring and reviewing regulatory reports.
• Willingness to travel to field sites in the Great Basin.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological investigations and provide senior-level oversight in the Great Basin and nationwide.
• Oversee desktop studies, field surveys, testing, data recovery, and regulatory deliverables.
• Mentor archaeologists and support team development and succession planning.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure safety, scope, budget, schedule, and quality compliance across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Field archaeology

Regulatory liaison

Project management

GIS mapping

Team mentorship

Travel readiness

Agency communications

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

RPA certification (Secretary of the Interior-qualified)

Tools

Total Station

GPS

ArcGIS FieldMaps

Survey123

Job description

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) seeks a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist based in Nevada with a preference for Elko, to lead complex cultural resources projects across the Great Basin and the United States.

You will guide teams, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to ERM’s cultural resources practice growth. This leadership role requires a graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, 6–8 years of paid experience, and an RPA credential with