Senior Archaeologist & Field Director | Cultural Resources

WSP Global Inc.; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join their Cultural Resources Group in Salt Lake City, UT, Portland, OR, or Seattle, WA. The role involves leading field crews, directing archaeological fieldwork and reporting, and coordinating with Federal and State agencies.

The successful candidate will have at least seven years of CRM experience, a bachelor's degree in Archaeology or related field, and the ability to serve as a Field Director on BLM permits. Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven 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 on regional BLM Cultural Resource Use Permits.
• Experience with recording and documenting archaeological sites and artifacts; strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing complex projects, maintaining client relations, and directing archaeological fieldwork and report preparation.
• Lead field crews and coordinate with subcontractors during field operations.
• Coordinate with Federal and State agencies and project stakeholders to support compliance and project execution.
• Perform pre-field preparations, site forms, and technical report writing.

Skills

Leadership

Field leadership

Team management

Archaeology fieldwork

Report writing

Independent work

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 to join their Cultural Resources Group in Salt Lake City, UT, Portland, OR, or Seattle, WA. The role involves leading field crews, directing archaeological fieldwork and reporting, and coordinating with Federal and State agencies.

The successful candidate will have at least seven years of CRM experience, a bachelor's degree in Archaeology or related field, and the ability to serve as a Field Director on BLM permits. Master’s degree is preferred.