Senior Cultural Resources Scientist - Utility Project Lead

Puget Sound Energy; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Consulting Cultural Resource Scientist to lead complex cultural resource projects across our utility operations, including transmission, hydroelectric and renewable energy programs. The role provides senior technical leadership, mentorship, and regulatory compliance support, including Section 106 coordination and consultant management.

Under the Cultural Resources Supervisor, you will help implement PSE's cultural resources management program and hydro-license

Qualifications

• BS and Master’s in relevant fields with 10 years of field experience.
• Significant experience in electric and/or gas supply industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Expert analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building and regulatory relationship experience.
• Master’s degree in Archaeology or related field is preferred for advanced qualifications, and Washington permitting knowledge is beneficial.
• 10+ years of progressive professional experience in cultural resources management.

Responsibilities

• Leads the most complex and high-profile cultural resource projects across utility infrastructure.
• Provides senior technical guidance, mentorship, and quality assurance of studies and reports.
• Supports Section 106 compliance, consultant management, and regulatory coordination.
• Develops scopes of work, tracks budgets, schedules, and deliverables with consultants.
• Coordinates with Tribes, agencies, and project stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implements hydroelectric operation commitments and related cultural resource programs.
• Represents the program in meetings and professional forums as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Team building

Education

BS and Master's in Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, Engineering, Anthropology, Mathematics or similar

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or related field

Job description

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Consulting Cultural Resource Scientist to lead complex cultural resource projects across our utility operations, including transmission, hydroelectric and renewable energy programs. The role provides senior technical leadership, mentorship, and regulatory compliance support, including Section 106 coordination and consultant management.

Under the Cultural Resources Supervisor, you will help implement PSE's cultural resources management program and hydro-license