Associate Archaeologist / Principal Investigator
About The Position
Are you a cultural resource professional who is ready for the next step in your career? Do you envision yourself leading crews on surveys in Texas and the surrounding states? Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) seeks a full-time Associate Archaeologist / Principal Investigator to engage in project work in the greater Texas area with opportunities to work across the nation. Preferably, qualified candidates must be willing to report to our Austin, TX office 2 to 3 days per week when not in the field. ERG is a service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged, woman-owned and small business. Founded in 2000, ERG provides environmental and cultural resources consulting services. We are a value-driven, employee first company. Trust, expertise, and compassion drive our success, while gratitude, joy, and flexibility drive the team. We genuinely care about our team and the success and wellbeing of each team member. As an Associate Archaeologist / Principal Investigator, you would be expected run field projects (including travel with overnight stays for one week to ten days at a time), assist with report writing, peer review, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with a team.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field
- 3+ years of experience as a Principal Investigator or Project Manager on archaeological field projects in a cultural resource management environment (leading crews, drafting reports, client communication)
- Conducting field surveys, Phase II & III testing projects, and archaeological monitoring
- Experience with shovel testing and mechanical trench excavation
- Significant technical report contributions for regulatory coordination
- Working knowledge of relevant federal and state cultural and environmental resource regulations (Section 106, NEPA, Antiquities Code of Texas, and guidelines for archaeological investigations in Texas and surrounding states)
- Detail-oriented, strong communication, data collection & analysis skills
- GIS-based field data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, including as a team leader
- Able to work with both less experienced and more seasoned staff, with the ability to know when the roles on the project need to be support vs. decision maker
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work outdoors in remote locations under various conditions (physical stamina required)
- Ability to be a flexible & collaborative team member
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass security clearances and background checks
Nice To Haves
- Experience with artifact analysis (historic artifacts, lithics, ceramics, etc.), geophysical remote sensing, metal detection, and/or other specialties a plus
Responsibilities
- run field projects (including travel with overnight stays for one week to ten days at a time)
- assist with report writing
- peer review
- mentor junior staff
- collaborate with a team
Benefits
- health insurance with a generous employer subsidy
- eleven paid holidays
- paid time off
- 401(k) plan with an employer contribution regardless of employee contribution
- Discretionary bonuses are offered for exceptional performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
