Project Archaeologist

General Responsibilities

Terracon is seeking a full-time Architectural Historian/Staff Scientist in our Lubbock, Texas office. The successful candidate will possess a master’s degree or above and ideally have five to seven years of experience in cultural resources management.

About the Role

Terracon is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in Environmental, Facilities, Geotechnical, and Engineering Services. Over its history, Terracon has achieved significant expansion through both internal growth and acquisitions. Terracon currently has more than 6,000 employees and provides services in all 50 states.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report safety challenges or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards, budgets and meet deadlines on projects.
• Prepare survey reports, resources recording forms, research designs, and other technical documents.
• Oversee field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production.
• Remain current with agency protocol for conducting federal-level cultural resources work.
• Determine the level of effort for non-federal work nationally.
• Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients.
• Develop budgets, proposals, and statements of qualification.
• May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers, technicians, and subconsultants.
• Develop professional relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in architectural history, historick preservation, or closely related field.
• Intimately familiar with the cultural history of the region and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Skills

• Strong technical writing capabilities.
• Ability to write at a professional level.
• Presentation of ideas in a well-thought-out and comprehensive manner.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and practical experience to excel in a team environment.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time.