Staff Archaeologist

About the role

We'll count on you to:

• Perform site testing and conduct analyses work on a variety of development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources and excavations.
• Provide technical expertise to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.

Responsibilities

This position will require travel as needed to North Texas offices and client project sites.

• Perform routine scientist assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).
• Lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
• Communicate in person, by telephone and email.
• Work independently or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects.
• Operate a vehicle day or night.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• 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 and be able to operate a vehicle day or night.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.

Skills

Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.

Benefits

We believe in fostering a collaborative culture where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Pay

Approximately 66% travel is required.

Schedule

Full-time Employee Status: Regular

Business Class

Cultural Resources

Job Posting

Jul 15, 2026

Company Information

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.