Senior Archaeologist: Lead Major Cultural Resources

Jacobs; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking Senior Archaeologists for full-time roles across the western United States. The position emphasizes archaeological support for planning, engineering, and construction, with NHPA/NEPA compliance and leadership responsibilities.

You will work independently with guidance in complex situations, mentoring staff, and coordinating with clients and agencies. Travel, fieldwork, and business development are expected components of the role.

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 for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed.
• Experience using GPS technology.

Responsibilities

• Track and provide updates on discipline‑specific topics, including regulatory changes.
• Manage large, complex cultural resource projects and forecast workload.
• Serve as staff leadership and primary client contact for large programs.
• Mentor professionals and coordinate with internal cultural resources leaders across geographies.
• Take a significant role in business development for large contracts.

Skills

GPS technology

Consulting environment experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology

10 years of professional archaeological fieldwork experience

Job description

Jacobs is seeking Senior Archaeologists for full-time roles across the western United States. The position emphasizes archaeological support for planning, engineering, and construction, with NHPA/NEPA compliance and leadership responsibilities.

You will work independently with guidance in complex situations, mentoring staff, and coordinating with clients and agencies. Travel, fieldwork, and business development are expected components of the role.