Senior Field Archaeologist - Cultural Resources

Burns & McDonnell; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Burns & McDonnell’s Southwest Region is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist to work alongside archaeological crews on surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery for infrastructure and other projects.

The Specialist will plan and execute field tasks with the project manager and qualified PI, ensure safety, collect reliable data, and prepare field records and technical report sections across the Southwest region, with travel as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology with at least 4 years of field experience.
• Master’s degree preferred; PI path requires meeting applicable qualifications.
• Experience directing archaeological field crews; cultural resources consulting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Section 106 of NHPA and state fieldwork requirements.
• Knowledge of Southwestern archaeological methods, site recording, and material culture.
• Ability to make sound field decisions and document issues; communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to train and collaborate with field staff and PIs.
• Willingness to travel and undertake overnight field assignments.

Aufgaben

• Conduct surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery per work plan.
• Prepare for field mobilization by reviewing records, confirming access and logistics.
• Work under PI/project director authorizations; assist with permit applications.
• Train field staff in site identification, data collection, and field quality checks.
• Prepare site forms, field summaries, and report sections; communicate findings to the PI/PM.
• Travel and overnight field assignments are part of the role.

Kenntnisse

Field leadership

GIS

Data collection

Safety compliance

Report writing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology

Master's degree in archaeology/anthropology (preferred)

Tools

GPS

Esri GIS

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Burns & McDonnell’s Southwest Region is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist to work alongside archaeological crews on surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery for infrastructure and other projects.

The Specialist will plan and execute field tasks with the project manager and qualified PI, ensure safety, collect reliable data, and prepare field records and technical report sections across the Southwest region, with travel as needed.