Senior Archaeologist: Leadership in Cultural Resources

NV5; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and supplemental ins.

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life & AD&D

Company paid Disability

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team in the Southeast. The candidate will lead archaeological investigations, oversee fieldwork, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality cultural resource services.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in anthropology/archaeology, 10+ years of professional archaeologist experience, and a track record as a principal investigator.

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 (i.e., Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and/or Kentucky)-preferred
• DOT and/or energy-related (FERC and/or Corps-regulated pipelines, transmission lines, etc.) 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, including archaeological surveys, resource identification and evaluation, and effects assessments.
• Perform background research using archival sources, site records, historic maps, county surveys, property records, cultural resource databases, and context studies to support archaeological evaluations.
• 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 in accordance with federal, state, and client requirements.
• 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 effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Maintain clear, proactive 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, with a focus on expanding NV5's cultural resources and archaeological services throughout the southeastern United States.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to support professional development and project quality objectives.

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team in the Southeast. The candidate will lead archaeological investigations, oversee fieldwork, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality cultural resource services.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in anthropology/archaeology, 10+ years of professional archaeologist experience, and a track record as a principal investigator.