Senior Archaeologist – Lead Cultural Resources & Field Studies

NV5; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a highly motivated Senior Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team in Florida. This full-time role supports a diverse portfolio across transportation, energy, land development, and municipal projects throughout the Southeast and beyond.

You will provide technical leadership on investigations, oversee project execution, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality cultural resource services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Current standing member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) or qualified archaeologist under the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications for Archaeology (36 CFR Part 61).
• Minimum of ten years of experience as a professional archaeologist.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a principal investigator.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency in utilization of GPS equipment to assist with site boundary delineations.
• Experience in scheduling and budgeting projects related to cultural resources.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment.
• Minimum of five years of experience working as a professional archaeologist in the Southeast (preferred).
• DOT and/or energy-related experience preferred.
• Experience in conducting Native American consultation efforts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct Section 106 compliance studies and due diligence assessments for transportation, infrastructure, energy, land development, and municipal projects.
• Perform background research using archival sources, site records, historic maps, county surveys, property records, cultural resource databases, and context studies.
• Delineate archaeological site boundaries utilizing GPS and GIS technologies, document findings through photography and mapping, and develop recommendations for resource management.
• Support or lead additional Section 106 activities, including agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, consulting party meetings, public involvement efforts, and mitigation planning.
• Develop and implement archaeological mitigation strategies, including data recovery plans and field investigations.
• Conduct artifact analysis, laboratory processing, documentation, and curation activities.
• Prepare avoidance, minimization, and preservation recommendations for National Register-listed or National Register-eligible archaeological properties.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain clear communication with project managers, technical staff, clients, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management, proposal preparation, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance for professional development.

Skills

Section 106 compliance

Leadership & PI experience

Budgeting & scheduling

Archaeological field methods

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS equipment

Job description

NV5 is seeking a highly motivated Senior Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team in Florida. This full-time role supports a diverse portfolio across transportation, energy, land development, and municipal projects throughout the Southeast and beyond.

You will provide technical leadership on investigations, oversee project execution, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality cultural resource services.