Project Archaeologist Consultant

WSP in the U.S.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist Consultant to support our Earth & Environment team across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. This role blends field leadership, research, and client engagement to advance cultural resource management projects.

Expect two-thirds of your time in the field directing surveys, monitoring, and excavations, with the remainder on reporting, site records, and project administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology/historic preservation or related field.
• 3-5 years experience supporting Section 106 and Section 110 compliance.
• Experience leading CRM archaeology projects and supervising field staff.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state cultural resource regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological survey, monitoring, and field teams.
• Support project planning, scoping, and execution for CRM projects.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, contractors, permitting agencies, and stakeholders.
• Assist clients with compliance under Section 106, Section 110, and related regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, site records, impact assessments, permitting documentation, and data management deliverables.
• Conduct investigations, site evaluations, inspections, and research activities.
• Communicate effectively with regulatory agencies, historic preservation organizations, clients, and partners.
• Maintain knowledge of current archaeological standards, methodologies, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and field personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Promote and uphold WSP's safety, quality, and ethical business practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and retention policies.

Skills

Field leadership

CRM archaeology

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced

Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; El Paso, TX; New Orleans, LA; Tulsa, OK; or Shreveport, LA.This opportunity is ideal for an experienced archaeology professional who enjoys a dynamic blend of field leadership, research, technical writing, and client engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting cultural resource management projects, overseeing field investigations, and helping clients navigate federal and state cultural resource compliance requirements. This is a field-focused role, with approximately two-thirds of time spent supporting and directing field efforts and one-third dedicated to reporting, research, and project administration.

Job Description

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Project Archaeologist Consultant to support our growing Earth & Environment business across the Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas region. The position may be based in Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; El Paso, TX; New Orleans, LA; Tulsa, OK; or Shreveport, LA.This opportunity is ideal for an experienced archaeology professional who enjoys a dynamic blend of field leadership, research, technical writing, and client engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting cultural resource management projects, overseeing field investigations, and helping clients navigate federal and state cultural resource compliance requirements. This is a field-focused role, with approximately two-thirds of time spent supporting and directing field efforts and one-third dedicated to reporting, research, and project administration.

As part of WSP's Earth & Environment team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals across the country while contributing to projects that help preserve cultural resources and advance critical infrastructure and development initiatives.

Your Impact

• Lead archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation field teams across a variety of project types.
• Support project planning, scoping, and execution for cultural resource management projects.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, contractors, permitting agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist clients with compliance under Section 106, Section 110, and related federal and state cultural resources regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, site records, impact assessments, permitting documentation, and data management deliverables.
• Conduct archaeological investigations, site evaluations, inspections, and research activities to support project objectives.
• Communicate effectively with regulatory agencies, historical preservation organizations, clients, and project partners.
• Maintain knowledge of current archaeological standards, methodologies, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and field personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Promote and uphold WSP's commitment to health, safety, quality, and ethical business practices.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and record retention policies.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience supporting Section 106 and Section 110 compliance efforts.
• Experience conducting Cultural Resource Management (CRM) archaeology projects, preferably within Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas.
• Demonstrated experience leading archaeological field investigations and supervising field staff.
• Strong understanding of federal and state cultural resource regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with preservation guidelines, consulting processes, and permitting requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage technical and non-technical audiences