Senior Staff Archaeologist

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Employee referral bonus

Professional license reimbursement

Educational reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Flexible work schedules

Extensive training

Wellness programs

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks an experienced archaeologist to lead and oversee archaeological projects, including field surveys, excavations, data analysis, report writing, and client interaction, with a focus on regulatory compliance and team supervision.

You will guide junior staff, collaborate with regulators and landowners, and stay current with methods such as GIS and laboratory analysis to deliver robust findings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work-related experience in archaeology.
• Strong understanding of archaeological theory, methods, and cultural history.
• Familiarity with cultural resource management laws and regulations.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement research designs for archaeological investigations.
• Lead field teams during surveys and excavations, ensuring proper documentation.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, assigning tasks to staff.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Conduct detailed archaeological analysis of artifacts and features.
• Utilize GIS, remote sensing, and laboratory analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive archaeological reports with site descriptions and interpretations.
• Present findings to clients and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Archaeology theory

Field surveys

Data analysis

Report writing

Client interaction

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

GIS

Remote sensing

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading and overseeing archaeological projects, including field surveys, excavations, data analysis, report writing, and client interaction, often with a focus on managing complex projects, complying with regulatory requirements, and oversight of other Staff Archaeologists and field technicians assigned to those projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement research designs for archaeological investigations.
• Lead field teams during surveys and excavations, ensuring proper documentation and data collection.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, assigning tasks to staff.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to navigate project requirements.
• Conduct detailed archaeological analysis of artifacts and features, including identification, classification, and interpretation.
• Utilize advanced archaeological techniques such as GIS, remote sensing, and laboratory analysis.
• Stay current with latest archaeological methodologies and best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive archaeological reports, including site descriptions, analysis, interpretations, and recommendations.
• Present findings to clients, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Effectively communicate complex archaeological concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ensure projects adhere to all relevant cultural resource management regulations at the state and federal level.
• Navigate permitting processes for archaeological investigations.
• Work with tribal representatives and cultural monitors when necessary.
• Train and supervise junior archaeologists in field techniques, data recording, and report writing.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on technical aspects of archaeological research.
• Assists the Cultural Resources team with ongoing project and programs.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work related experience
• Strong understanding of archaeological theory, methods, and cultural history
• Familiarity with relevant cultural resource management laws and regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Internet research; Adobe Professional (list additional software requirements – software for data management and analysis)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Sound judgment capability and ability to maintain confidentiality

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives.

• full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuseseducational reimbursement

• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs
• and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

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