SOI Archaeologist: Lead Field Surveys & Cultural Resources

Team UES; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Team UES seeks an SOI Archaeologist to support cultural resource investigations across Tennessee and surrounding regions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to balance development with preservation on projects in transportation, energy, and public infrastructure.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Anthropology/Archaeology (Master’s preferred) and 3–5 years of field experience, with strong reporting and GIS skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field, Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of archaeological fieldwork experience, with supervisory roles.
• Proficiency with federal/state cultural resource laws and reporting requirements.
• Strong technical writing and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Experience with GIS, GPS data collection, and field data management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support Phase I–III archaeological field investigations.
• Participate in cultural resource surveys, site evaluations, monitoring, testing, and data recovery.
• Record, document, and evaluate resources per applicable regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, site forms, summaries, and agency documentation.
• Analyze field and lab data to inform project recommendations and compliance strategies.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, and regulators; supervise field crews as needed.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and field logistics; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Field supervision

Technical writing

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Mapping

Job description

Team UES seeks an SOI Archaeologist to support cultural resource investigations across Tennessee and surrounding regions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to balance development with preservation on projects in transportation, energy, and public infrastructure.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Anthropology/Archaeology (Master’s preferred) and 3–5 years of field experience, with strong reporting and GIS skills.