Senior Field Archaeologist — Travel & Reports

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Archaeologist to support its growing CRM program in the Louisiana/Mississippi area, based in Metairie, LA. The role involves managing archaeological field investigations, directing field crews, and producing high-quality technical reports for regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in archaeology or related fields, with strong writing and communications skills, and be prepared for extensive travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiar with field study design and regulatory framework for cultural resource management.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage surveys and site documentation, including feature/artefact identification, STPs, site descriptions, photographs and mapping.
• Supervise archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settings.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams in Resources, Transportation, and Water Groups in the South Central region to plan, staff, and execute cultural resource management efforts.
• Manage the production of reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Writing skills

Communication skills

GIS utilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field

Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

Tools

GIS

GPR / magnetometer survey

Job description

HDR is seeking a Project Archaeologist to support its growing CRM program in the Louisiana/Mississippi area, based in Metairie, LA. The role involves managing archaeological field investigations, directing field crews, and producing high-quality technical reports for regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in archaeology or related fields, with strong writing and communications skills, and be prepared for extensive travel.