Archaeologist

Arcadis•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Archaeologist to support environmental planning projects, including linear infrastructure projects, in California’s Central Valley and the San Luis Obispo and Fresno areas. Assignments may occasionally include work outside California. The role supports archaeological services across sectors such as utilities, oil and gas, mining, rail and transit, and renewable energy, as part of a multidisciplinary environmental team within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams across the U.S. and may help support the growth of California client accounts. The Archaeologist conducts field investigations at varying levels, including cultural resources surveys, testing excavation and evaluation, site recording, archaeological monitoring, and construction monitoring. The role also prepares technical reports and related documentation, and communicates survey details and results to project teams. Occasional management of small field crews may be required. The position follows a hybrid work structure, with remote and office work as needed according to project and client demands. Travel to project sites, including overnight travel, is required. Fieldwork may account for up to approximately 50% of the role and may occasionally exceed that amount. Fieldwork can involve long hours on foot, carrying supplies weighing up to 40 pounds, and working in rugged or remote locations and weather extremes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or archaeology.
At least 2 years of experience in cultural resources management.
Demonstrated practical field experience in California.
Working knowledge of GPS systems and field data collection.
Basic knowledge of California tribes, culture areas, and material culture.
Basic knowledge of cultural resources management, regulatory requirements, and environmental laws.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Excellent time and workload management skills.
Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight travel.
Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours and carry supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work in the field in rugged and remote locations and weather extremes.

Nice To Haves

Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualification.

Responsibilities

Conduct archaeological fieldwork, including surveys, testing excavation and evaluation, site recording, archaeological monitoring, and construction monitoring.
Prepare technical reports and related documentation.
Communicate survey details and results to project teams.
Apply archaeological and cultural resources expertise across utility, oil and gas, mining, rail and transit, and renewable energy projects.
Collaborate with cultural resources colleagues and interdisciplinary environmental teams across the U.S.
Occasionally manage small field crews on larger projects, as appropriate.
Support the growth of specific client accounts within California.