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Project Archaeologist at HDR

Project Archaeologist

HDR · TX

1 months ago

Project Archaeologist

HDR · TX

a month ago
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About the Role

Manage archaeological surveys, including testing, site delineation, documentation, and analysis. Supervise field technicians and prepare professional reports meeting regulatory standards. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on cultural resource management projects.

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.
  • Possess the technical knowledge to 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 Water, Resources, and Transportation 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.
  • Record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).
  • Lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
  • Effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.
  • Effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
  • Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts.
  • Operate a vehicle day or night.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
  • Familiarity with field study design and documentation.
  • Familiarity with regulatory framework for cultural resource management.
  • Familiarity with GIS utilities.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
  • Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field and a minimum of five years’ experience (Preferred).
  • Experience identifying and recording pre-contact and historic resources (Preferred).
  • Able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures) (Preferred).
  • Ability to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments (Preferred).
  • Experience managing archaeological teams comprised of technicians (Preferred).
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Skills

  • Shovel testing
  • Auger testing
  • Mechanized trenching
  • Site delineation
  • Site documentation
  • Feature identification
  • Artifact identification
  • Artifact analysis
  • Photography
  • Mapping
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Writing skills
  • Communication skills
  • Field study design
  • Field study documentation
  • Cultural resource management
  • GIS utilities

Location

  • South Central region (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana)
  • Nationally

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • Minimum of five years’ experience (Preferred)

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
  • Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field (Preferred)

About the Company

  • At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
  • HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity

  • As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to engage and contribute.
  • Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.