Senior Field Archaeologist — Field & Projects

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Rocklin (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Staff Archaeologist to join our Southern California cultural resources team, based in our Rocklin, California office.

The role offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects across the region, balancing field surveys with office-based documentation and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience; 8 years of experience in environmental and cultural resources management in California is highly desired.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and construction monitoring, including travel and work in challenging outdoor environments.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a smaller office and multidisciplinary project team.
• Working knowledge of federal and California cultural resources regulations.
• Familiarity with the prehistory, history, archaeology, and ethnography of Southern California.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pedestrian surveys and site documentation
• Prepare maps, records, technical reports, and other cultural resources documentation
• Perform construction monitoring and archaeological excavations
• Conduct archival, records, and background research as needed
• Assist with the analysis and interpretation of archaeological data
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and other project stakeholders
• Support project management and business development activities within the region
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior cultural resources staff, as appropriate

Skills

Fieldwork

Construction monitoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

None

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Staff Archaeologist to join our Southern California cultural resources team, based in our Rocklin, California office.

The role offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects across the region, balancing field surveys with office-based documentation and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.