Principal Investigator, Archaeology — Southeast (SOI)

Rk K; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and ERGs

Career development

Matching 401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking an SOI-qualified archaeological Principal Investigator to lead investigations across the Southeast from SC/GA locations. Travel out of state may be required as part of fieldwork and project oversight.

The successful candidate will supervise field staff, manage investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance, including Section 106 and NEPA documentation, with strong technical writing and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
• 8–15 years of archaeological experience in the Southeast.
• 5+ years of archaeological field project management experience.
• SOI-qualified in archaeology.
• RPA certification.
• Experience with precontact and historic period archaeology.
• Expertise with Section 106 consultation.
• Understanding NEPA and Section 4(f) requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail in writing and reviewing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience on SC/GA DOT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of archaeological investigations in the Southeast.
• Develop project proposals and supervise field staff.
• Oversee artifact analysis and QA/QC of technical reports.
• Advise on Section 106 and regulatory requirements.
• Draft Section 106 agreement documents.
• Contribute to NEPA documents and Section 4(f) evaluations.
• Assist with business development and client outreach.

Skills

SOI-qualified archaeologist

RPA

Team collaboration

Section 106 knowledge

Education

Masters in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

RK&K is seeking an SOI-qualified archaeological Principal Investigator to lead investigations across the Southeast from SC/GA locations. Travel out of state may be required as part of fieldwork and project oversight.

The successful candidate will supervise field staff, manage investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance, including Section 106 and NEPA documentation, with strong technical writing and client-facing skills.