Project Archaeologist

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field and a minimum of five years’ experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience identifying and recording pre-contact and historic resources.
• Preferred Qualifications: Able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).
• Preferred Qualifications: Able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing archaeological teams comprised of technicians.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• Required Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Required Qualifications: Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Required Qualifications: Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Required Qualifications: Familiarity with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.

Skills

Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.

Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.

Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.

Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts.

Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Be able to operate a vehicle day or night.

Approximately 50% travel required.

Benefits

What We Believe: 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.

Our Commitment: 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.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.