Senior Archaeologist: CRM Lead for Field Surveys & Permits

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior Archaeologist to support Phase I–III cultural resource surveys across Texas, Louisiana and surrounding states, including Milwaukee, WI. The role involves environmental permitting, report authorship, and coordination with agencies.

Travel up to 30% and fieldwork up to 30% are expected, with a focus on quality documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in archaeology/anthropology, 8+ years CRM, and PI permit experience, with preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field (required).
• Master's degree in archaeology or anthropology (preferred).
• Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior's standards, 36 CFR Part 61 (required).
• At least 8 years of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) (required).
• Experience with primary report authorship in a CRM context (required).
• Experience conducting Phase I, II, and III cultural resource surveys for linear corridors and large projects (required).
• Solid understanding of Texas Antiquities Code, NHPA and NEPA compliance (preferred).
• Experience preparing proposals for varied clients (required).
• Ability to work independently for 40+ hours/week (required).
• Demonstrated ability to hold and complete a Texas Antiquities Permit as a Principal Investigator (required).
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required).
• Health & Safety training and related requirements may be needed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and driving record (required).

Responsibilities

• Identify cultural resources to support environmental permitting of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare NEPA documents including EA and EIS.
• Provide primary report authorship in CRM for QC of field documents and reports.
• Coordinate with state and Federal resource agencies related to historic resources.
• Data management and curation post field assessment.
• Conduct archaeological site inspections and monitoring, including deep testing.
• Support business development.
• Curate finds and documents as needed.
• Prepare a variety of technical documents and environmental permit applications.
• Fieldwork up to 30% of time.
• Overnight travel up to 30%.

Skills

CRM experience

Primary report authorship

Phase I/II/III surveys

Texas Antiquities Code knowledge

Proposal writing

Independent work

Texas Antiquities PI permit

Excellent writing

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology/related field

Master's degree preferred

36 CFR Part 61 compliance

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior Archaeologist to support Phase I–III cultural resource surveys across Texas, Louisiana and surrounding states, including Milwaukee, WI. The role involves environmental permitting, report authorship, and coordination with agencies.

Travel up to 30% and fieldwork up to 30% are expected, with a focus on quality documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in archaeology/anthropology, 8+ years CRM, and PI permit experience, with preferred