Senior Archaeologist & Technical Lead — Remote Idaho

Seeds Renewables; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resource investigations and regulatory strategies in the Great Basin. The role involves senior leadership, client engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across the United States, with a focus on Idaho and surrounding regions.

As a senior professional, you will oversee field and desktop studies, mentor archaeologists, ensure quality deliverables, and drive business growth within ERM’s Archaeology practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, or equivalent experience.
• 6–8 years of related paid experience.
• RPA qualification with SHPO requirements within the Great Basin.
• Principal investigator oversight of field projects across the Great Basin.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic cultural resource leadership across Great Basin projects.
• Maintain and expand regulatory permitting capabilities.
• Lead project execution and technical review efforts.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop cultural resources staff.
• Support business development and client growth initiatives.
• Drive collaboration across ERM’s multidisciplinary service offerings.
• Manage project quality, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Represent ERM as a trusted technical expert and principal investigator.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Field experience

Regulatory liaison

Travel willingness

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GPS equipment

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Total stations

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resource investigations and regulatory strategies in the Great Basin. The role involves senior leadership, client engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across the United States, with a focus on Idaho and surrounding regions.

As a senior professional, you will oversee field and desktop studies, mentor archaeologists, ensure quality deliverables, and drive business growth within ERM’s Archaeology practice.