SOI-Qualified Project Archaeologist

Rk K; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and dis,

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Matching 401(k)

Paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

RK&K seeks a Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified archaeological principal investigator for the Southeast region, based in Texas. The role oversees all phases of archaeological work, from field investigations to reporting, with travel possible out of state.

You will supervise field staff, develop proposals, and advise on Section 106, NEPA, and 4(f) requirements while collaborating with engineers, planners, and clients across the firm.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
• 8–15 years of archaeological experience in Texas.
• 5+ years of archaeological field project management experience.
• SOI qualification in archaeology and RPA certification.
• Experience with precontact and historic period research.
• Understanding of Section 106, NEPA and Section 4(f) processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all phases of archaeological investigations in Texas.
• Develop proposals and manage field staff.
• Oversee artifact analysis and QA/QC of technical reports.
• Advise clients on Section 106 requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Draft Section 106 agreement documents and contribute to NEPA work.
• Support business development and attend industry conferences.

Skills

SOI-qualified archaeologist

RPA-certified

Field project management

Team leadership

Technical writing

Background check clearance

Education

Masters degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

RK&K seeks a Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified archaeological principal investigator for the Southeast region, based in Texas. The role oversees all phases of archaeological work, from field investigations to reporting, with travel possible out of state.

You will supervise field staff, develop proposals, and advise on Section 106, NEPA, and 4(f) requirements while collaborating with engineers, planners, and clients across the firm.