Project Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a mid to senior-level Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist within our cultural resources practice in the Northeast U.S. You will serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) within the Northeast U.S. Cultural Resources team and provide oversight for junior staff and field crews, as well as assist with the management of client-specific programs and projects. You will also provide quality assurance planning and review for execution of cultural resources work in the Northeast U.S. Arcadis is specifically looking for an archaeologist/cultural resource specialist with environmental planning and permitting experience in the general Northeast U.S., however, experience in New York and New Jersey is required. This position requires knowledge and experience working in this part of the U.S. at a federal and state level.

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Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address project issues.
• Act as a key cultural resource team member interacting with project and program managers, working within an interdisciplinary environmental team.
• Provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior-level staff when appropriate.
• Serve as a Principal Investigator in the Northeast U.S., working on multiple projects including all levels of investigation (Phases I‑III, archaeological monitoring).
• Conduct own fieldwork, lead field assessments, and manage archaeological field staff and crews (including subcontractors).
• Maintain working knowledge of GPS systems and ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours while carrying supplies up to 40 pounds.
• Expect up to 40% travel, including overnight travel.
• Use excellent technical writing and communications skills to provide guidance and senior technical review on project documents prepared by junior staff,