Consultant, Archaeologist - Oregon

About the role

Join ERM as an experienced Consultant, Archaeologist and lead meaningful fieldwork and regulatory analysis that directly informs responsible development and environmental decision-making. This role is critical to ensuring culturally and historically significant resources are identified, protected, and thoughtfully integrated into project planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations across diverse landscapes in the Pacific Northwest
• Support compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and eligibility evaluations for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
• Deliver high-quality technical reporting that informs federal, state, and local environmental decisions
• Strengthen ERM’s cultural resources practice through client engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Help shape project strategies by contributing to planning, logistics, and execution in a dynamic consulting environment

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field plus 2+ years (4+ years preferred) of professional experience
• Demonstrated experience as a Field Director in the Pacific Northwest
• Eligibility to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (including NHPA Section 106)
• Proven experience authoring or co-authoring agency-reviewed technical reports
• Ability to lead field efforts independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites that will be located in the United States
• Ability to walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests
• Experience with field technologies (GPS, GIS applications, mapping tools)
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area

Preferred

• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact assemblages
• Experience with historic structures

Key Skills

• Initiative and self-motivation

Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position based in Portland, OR, with consideration for candidates across the Pacific Northwest. The role offers a mix of field and office-based work in a dynamic, project-driven environment.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role offers a flexible schedule to accommodate fieldwork and office-based tasks, with the possibility of up to 75% fieldwork during peak seasons.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field plus 2+ years (4+ years preferred) of professional experience, demonstrated experience as a Field Director in the Pacific Northwest, eligibility to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits, strong knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (including NHPA Section 106), proven experience authoring or co-authoring agency-reviewed technical reports, ability to lead field efforts independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, ability and willingness to travel to field sites that will be located in the United States, ability to walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests. Preferred qualifications include a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation, knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact assemblages, and experience with historic structures.

Skills

• Fieldwork skills
• Technical writing
• Regulatory compliance
• Client engagement
• Collaboration
• Project management

Benefits

At ERM, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Contact

To apply, please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.