Senior Archaeologist

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant post-education experience in the context of Section 106/110 compliance.
• Experience in CRM archaeology, preferably in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas.
• Qualify as a Principal Investigator on state and federal permits in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
• Understanding of regulatory framework for cultural resource management compliance.
• Excellent technical writing and demonstrated experience contributing to technical reports, preparing cultural resources impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications, including field surveys, peer review, and reporting.
• Working knowledge and experience with State and Federal protection regulations, preservation guidelines, and consulting processes pertaining to the specific cultural resources position.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Acted as a principal investigator overseeing state permitted projects in the last two years.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Ability to support business development initiatives.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Desired Qualifications

• Preference will be given to a specialist with clearly defined knowledge, skills and abilities as evidenced through publications/presentations and work experience in the region.
• Active participation in professional practice organizations.
• Knowledge of field GPS equipment including ArcGIS FieldMaps.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.