Remote Principal Investigator - Lead Archaeologist (PNW)

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Lead-level Archaeologist - Principal Investigator to join our Pacific Northwest Subregion. The role includes leading complex projects, overseeing fieldwork, drafting reports, and mentoring staff while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

This hybrid/remote position reports to the Pacific Northwest Cultural Resources Director and may be based anywhere in the Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology required.
• Experience leading complex cultural resources projects.
• Ability to travel ~20% of the time.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator or co-author on technical reports and studies.
• Oversee field research, data collection, analysis, and final report production.
• Mentor staff in NRHP, reporting protocols, and field procedures.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Ph.D. in Archaeology or Anthropology

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Lead-level Archaeologist - Principal Investigator to join our Pacific Northwest Subregion. The role includes leading complex projects, overseeing fieldwork, drafting reports, and mentoring staff while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

This hybrid/remote position reports to the Pacific Northwest Cultural Resources Director and may be based anywhere in the Pacific Northwest.