Archaeologist

Logan Simpson • Nevada, NV

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Archaeologist based out of its Reno, Nevada office, with a hybrid remote schedule. The Archaeologist will work as a crew member on archaeological cultural resources surveys, monitoring, and excavation projects throughout Nevada, Utah, and adjacent states, and will prepare technical reports. Fieldwork may take place outdoors in extreme temperatures and remote locations, with camping possible. The role may require overnight and weekend work and involves walking up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods.

Logan Simpson is a multidisciplinary consulting firm founded in 1990, with more than 150 professionals across six western U.S. offices. Its areas of work include environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture. The firm describes its mission as working together to guide responsible change and emphasizes integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, and teamwork. It promotes an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or a related field.
• Successful completion of archaeological field school.
• At least 1 year of cultural resources management (CRM) experience.
• Good understanding of, and ability to identify, archaeological features and artifacts during cultural resources survey, monitoring, and excavation fieldwork.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and in remote locations; camping may be required.
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overnight and on weekends.
• Ability to work cooperatively with crew members and supervisors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with government and Tribal agencies and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Work as a crew member on archaeological cultural resources surveys, monitoring, and excavation projects throughout Nevada, Utah, and adjacent states.
• Prepare and write technical reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid Life/AD&D coverage.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Paid Family Leave.
• 401(k) with a firm match.
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services.
• Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year, accrued.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Support for professional conferences and trainings.
• Internal leadership development and innovation program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements.
• Wellness program with a $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance.
• Paid Costco memberships.
• Babies-at-Work program.
• Paid parking.
• Paid public transit costs.
• Hybrid schedule allowing two remote-work days per week, depending on the position, and flexible 4-, 4.5-, or 5-day schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level