Senior Archaeologist: Lead Large Cultural Resources (Remote)

Jacobs; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

Executive Deferral Plan

PPTO (unlimited for eligible roles)

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking Senior Archaeologists to provide archaeological support and both desktop and field-based cultural resources expertise for planning, engineering, and construction services to government, military, and commercial clients across the western United States.

The role involves leadership, mentoring, and coordinating with engineers, scientists, and project managers while ensuring compliance with NHPA, NEPA, and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Anthropology or Archaeology.
• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional archaeological fieldwork experience.
• 3 to 5 years experience as a Principal Investigator.
• Must be capable of walking long distances over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, and carrying field equipment.
• Experience using GPS technology.

Responsibilities

• Track and provide updates on discipline-specific topics, including the regulatory environment and new field methods.
• Serve as staff leadership with mentorship and direct feedback.
• Forecast workload and advise on staffing across projects.
• Manage large, complex cultural resource projects and coordinate with clients and agencies.
• Act as primary client contact for large programs and controversial projects.
• Mentor career and associate professionals and support business development for large contracts.

Skills

GPS technology

Leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Project management

Education

Master’s Degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

Jacobs is seeking Senior Archaeologists to provide archaeological support and both desktop and field-based cultural resources expertise for planning, engineering, and construction services to government, military, and commercial clients across the western United States.

The role involves leadership, mentoring, and coordinating with engineers, scientists, and project managers while ensuring compliance with NHPA, NEPA, and related regulations.