Senior Archaeologist - Midwest Cultural Resources Leader

WSP Global Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to support our Midwest operations. You will lead cultural resources projects, direct field crews, and design research plans across multiple sites.

You will work with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance with Section 106/110 and NEPA while advancing project goals. Join a collaborative team that values safety, innovation, and professional growth, with responsibilities spanning fieldwork, reporting, and cross-regional coordination across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience, including Section 106/110 compliance.
• CRM archaeology experience, Midwest or Southeast preferred.
• Strong regulatory knowledge for cultural resource management.
• Proven project delivery and client engagement experience.
• Experience developing budgets and proposals.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage heritage and cultural resource projects.
• Direct field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations.
• Develop and implement research designs for cultural resource studies.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Interact with clients, landowners, contractors, tribal representatives, and stakeholders.
• Help clients comply with state and federal regulations (e.g., Section 106/110, NEPA).
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, data entry, impact assessments, and permitting activities.
• Perform professional archaeological investigations, inspections, and field studies.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Stay current in archaeological methods, technologies, and best practices.
• Support safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Historic Preservation

PhD in related field

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to support our Midwest operations. You will lead cultural resources projects, direct field crews, and design research plans across multiple sites.

You will work with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance with Section 106/110 and NEPA while advancing project goals. Join a collaborative team that values safety, innovation, and professional growth, with responsibilities spanning fieldwork, reporting, and cross-regional coordination across