Principal Archaeologist

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Archaeologist reporting to our Austin or Houston, Texas office. You will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to assist in executing archeological projects in Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states. You will conduct Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects and support permitting and compliance projects for new developments, expansions, and operation and maintenance activities. Preferred candidates will have experience as a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator in historic and prehistoric archaeology.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for defining the cultural resources practice strategy, including priority markets, services, geographies, and delivery model;

• Responsible for building and scaling the cultural resources team through internal development, targeted recruiting, and strategic teaming;

• Own growth targets for the practice, including revenue, backlog, and client diversification;

• Secure cultural resources opportunities by integrating services with environmental permitting, NEPA, energy, infrastructure, and other Geosyntec practices and markets

• Lead cultural resources projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations and ensure technical quality and regulatory compliance;

• Steward and grow client and agency relationships to support repeat business and successful project delivery;

• Develop business opportunities with new and existing clients and lead associated proposals, pursuits, and go-to-market strategies; and

• Provide technical and practice leadership, including mentoring staff, QA/QC, and maintaining applicable professional qualifications and regulatory expertise.

• Fieldwork: Up to 30%

• Overnight travel: Up to 30%

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field. (required)

• Master’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field. (preferred)

• Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, 36 CFR, Part 61.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM); or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)

• Experience with Primary report authorship in a CRM context providing quality control review of field documents, site forms and reports. (required)

• Experience conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects. (required)

• Solid understanding of Texas Antiquities Code, National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance, Department of the Interior requirements, and standards. (preferred)

• Experience preparing proposals for various types of clients in the private and public sectors. (required)

• Ability to work independently for 40 or more hours per week, sometimes on an unpredictable schedule. (required)

• Demonstrated ability to hold and complete a Texas Antiquities Permit as a Principal Investigator. (required)

• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)

• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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