Senior Project Archaeologist & PI (SOI-Qualified) - Hybrid

Rk K; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Career development

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

RK&K seeks a Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified archaeological principal investigator for the Southeast. The permanent, full-time role is based in one of RK&K's office locations in Georgia or South Carolina, with optional hybrid work arrangements.

Travel out of state may be required. The successful candidate will lead archaeological investigations, supervise field crews, develop proposals, and ensure QA/QC of reports.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field
• 8–15 years of archaeological experience in the Southeast
• 5+ years of archaeological field project management experience
• SOI-qualified in archaeology
• RPA certification
• Experience with precontact and historic period archaeology
• Section 106 consultation expertise
• NEPA and Section 4(f) knowledge
• Strong writing and communication skills
• MS Office proficiency
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Perform as Principal Investigator for archaeological investigations across the Southeast
• Develop proposals and contribute to business development efforts
• Supervise field staff and oversee artifact analysis and reporting QA/QC
• Advise on Section 106 compliance for projects and clients
• Draft Section 106 agreement documents
• Contribute to NEPA documents and 4(f) evaluations
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, historians, and clients

Job description

RK&K seeks a Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified archaeological principal investigator for the Southeast. The permanent, full-time role is based in one of RK&K's office locations in Georgia or South Carolina, with optional hybrid work arrangements.

Travel out of state may be required. The successful candidate will lead archaeological investigations, supervise field crews, develop proposals, and ensure QA/QC of reports.