Remote-Eligible Senior Archaeologist & Field Lead

NV5

Morris Township (NJ)

Remote

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to lead the Cultural Resource Group at the Morristown, NJ office. The role requires 5+ years of supervision experience and oversees Phase I–III surveys under the Director's guidance. Remote work is available for non-field duties.

The candidate will author technical reports, manage GIS tools, and coordinate with NJDOT/JNTP/NJDEP/DDC projects. Travel to project sites regionally may be required.

Qualifications

  • MA or PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology
  • RPA registration preferred
  • 5+ years of archaeological project supervisory experience
  • Experience with fieldwork in NYC is preferred
  • Experience with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; GIS familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and conduct archaeological fieldwork.
  • Author survey reports including pre-contact and historic contexts.
  • Prepare field mapping and graphics for report production.
  • Analyze pre-contact and historic material from the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • Conduct research at repositories and online resources.
  • Maintain and organize digital project files.
  • Participate in professional organizations and regional conferences.

Skills

MS Office
Adobe Acrobat
ArcMap/ArcPro
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator

Education

MA in Anthropology/Archaeology
PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

ArcMap/ArcPro
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to lead the Cultural Resource Group at the Morristown, NJ office. The role requires 5+ years of supervision experience and oversees Phase I–III surveys under the Director's guidance. Remote work is available for non-field duties.

The candidate will author technical reports, manage GIS tools, and coordinate with NJDOT/JNTP/NJDEP/DDC projects. Travel to project sites regionally may be required.

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