About the Role
Manage archaeological surveys, including testing, site delineation, documentation, and analysis. Supervise field technicians and prepare reports meeting regulatory standards. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on cultural resource management efforts.
Responsibilities
- Manage archaeological surveys that include shovel testing, auger testing, mechanized trenching, site delineation and documentation, feature and artifact identification and analyses, photography, and mapping.
- Supervise archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settings.
- Prepare archaeological site forms, descriptions, and eligibility evaluations.
- Contribute to the production of professional quality reports that meet state and federal regulatory standards.
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams in HDR Business Groups, including Resources (strong focus on Power Market Sector), Transportation, and Water in the South-Central region (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana) and nationally to help plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management efforts.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Experience identifying and recording pre-contact and historic resources
- Able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
- Ability to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
- Experience managing archaeological teams comprised of technicians.
- Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.
- Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
- Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Be able to operate a vehicle day or night.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
- Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
- Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Field study design and documentation
- Regulatory framework for cultural resource management
- GIS utilities
Location
- South-Central region (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana)
- Nationally
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of five years’ experience
Education Level
- Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
About the Company
- HDR specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
- HDR creates an unshakable foundation for progress through multidisciplinary teams.
- HDR believes that diversity is its greatest strength.
- HDR believes that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world.
- HDR believes that ideas inspire positive change.
- HDR believes that coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives.
- HDR believes that small details yield important realizations.
- HDR believes that collaboration is the best way forward.
- HDR's Power sector shapes how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered.
- HDR's industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century.
- HDR offers a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave a mark on our energy future.
- HDR is an employee-owned company.
- HDR fosters a collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects employees closer to clients and communities.
- HDR is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered.
- HDR has eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) that help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment.
Equal Opportunity
- HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
