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About the Role

HDR is seeking a Principal Investigator to manage archaeological surveys, supervise junior staff, and prepare professional quality deliverables. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across various HDR Business Groups and regions to execute cultural resource management efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage archaeological surveys including shovel testing, auger testing, mechanized trenching, site delineation and documentation, feature and artifact identification and analyses, photography, and mapping.
• Supervise junior archaeological staff in field and office settings.
• Prepare archaeological site descriptions and conduct NRHP eligibility evaluations.
• Manage the production of professional quality deliverables that meet state and federal regulatory standards.
• Effectively communicate with regulatory agencies and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in HDR Business Groups (Water, Resources, Transportation) in the South Central region and nationally to plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Record cultural resources in the field without physical assistance.
• 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.
• Operate a vehicle day or night.

Requirements

• Must have experience identifying and recording pre-contact and historic resources.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).
• Must have good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks.
• Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• May be required to submit both a writing sample and verifiable references.
• Experience managing archaeological teams comprised of project archaeologists and field crew chiefs.
• National Historic Preservation Act - Section 106 coordination management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• 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

• Shovel testing
• Auger testing
• Mechanized trenching
• Site delineation and documentation
• Feature and artifact identification and analyses
• Photography
• Mapping
• NRHP eligibility evaluations
• Communication with regulatory agencies and project stakeholders
• Field study design and documentation
• Regulatory framework for cultural resource management
• GIS utilities
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

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

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Principal Investigator
• Minimum of five years’ experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in cultural resource projects

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 is an employee-owned company.
• HDR's diverse service lines include Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation.
• HDR's work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose.
• Employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve complex challenges.

Equal Opportunity

• HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
• As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
• 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.