Senior Archaeologist: Field Director & CRM Leader

WSP in the U.S.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Archaeologist for our Cultural Resources Group based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, WA offices.

This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team on various project scales and directing fieldwork and report preparation. The successful candidate must have at least five years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage complex projects, coordinate with agencies, and lead field crews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a project archaeologist/field director in the Great Basin, Intermountain West, and/or Southwest of the United States.
• Ability to be listed as a Field Director (at a minimum) on regional BLM Cultural Resource Use Permits.
• Extensive knowledge of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in the recording and documentation of archaeological sites and artifacts.
• Demonstrated experience in archaeological analysis and report writing.
• Ability to work independently, and to fully plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently.
• Willingness to work long hours in harsh environments and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing complex projects, maintaining client relations, supporting proposal writing efforts, and directing archaeological fieldwork and report preparation.
• Possess and apply strong leadership, technical, and communication skills in support of project and team objectives.
• Travel frequently throughout the region while also performing office-based responsibilities as required by project needs.
• Meet experience and permit requirements for work conducted in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and/or Wyoming.
• Conduct pedestrian field inventory, evaluative testing, site mitigation, and monitoring activities as part of fieldwork responsibilities.
• Lead field crews and coordinate effectively with subcontractors during field operations.
• Conduct office tasks including pre-field preparations, preparation of site forms, technical report writing, and other related assignments.
• Coordinate frequently with Federal and State agencies as well as project stakeholders to support compliance and project execution.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Project management

Field leadership

Report writing

Team leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline

Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline

Job description

WSP USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Archaeologist for our Cultural Resources Group based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, WA offices.

This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team on various project scales and directing fieldwork and report preparation. The successful candidate must have at least five years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage complex projects, coordinate with agencies, and lead field crews.