Mid-Level Archaeologist - Multiple West Locations

About the role

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Jacobs is seeking full-time, modified full-time, or part-time Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologists to work on a variety of projects throughout the western United States. This position involves providing desktop and field-based cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to government, military, and commercial clients. The archaeologist career path provides the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA), and other federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations. As an Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologist, you’ll serve as a key team member working with scientists, engineers, project managers, and other project staff across business sectors and practices in the company.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a task and/or field lead for small to medium sized projects
• Coordinate directly with GIS and technical editors for project completion
• Serve as lead author for small to medium sized project reports
• Independently prepare resource forms
• Develop fieldwork plans and Health, Safety, and Environment Plans
• Prepare fieldwork permit applications
• Conduct mobilization (e.g., preparing, ordering, and packing gear) and demobilization (e.g., cleaning and organizing gear, returning it to the right location)
• Direct the field crew in implementing plans
• Contribute to strategic planning and problem solving on a wide range of issues
• Mentor more junior staff and crew members
• Contribute to business development efforts, including scopes of work and budgets
• Coordinate with cultural resources team to ensure seamless integration of archaeological and built environment sections
• Prepare materials for meetings and consultation (e.g., powerpoint presentations)
• Participate in calls and meetings with clients and regulators when directed by leadership team and/or client
• Participate in consultation when directed

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Archaeology or a related field
• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
• Minimum of 5 years of professional archaeological fieldwork within the US West
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA
• Must be capable of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed
• Experience using GPS technology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with tribal organizations

Skills

• Experience working in the consulting environment and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients
• A Registered Professional Archaeologist designation
• Experience completing cultural resources studies for infrastructure, transportation, electrical transmission, renewable energy, federal agencies, and/or remediation projects
• Existing relationships with tribal organizations