Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM•Portland, OR

About The Position

ERM is hiring an experienced Consultant, Archaeologist to lead and contribute to cultural resource investigations and regulatory analysis across the Southwestern United States, with candidates considered across the Pacific Northwest. This full-time, salaried role combines field and office-based work in a dynamic, project-driven environment. The position supports responsible development and environmental decision-making by identifying and protecting culturally and historically significant resources and helping clients navigate regulatory requirements. The Consultant conducts archaeological investigations, supports compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), evaluates eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and prepares technical reports for agency review. The role also involves archival research, environmental permitting and compliance, coordination with agencies and multidisciplinary teams, client and stakeholder engagement, and contributing to the growth of ERM’s cultural heritage services. Fieldwork may be required up to 75% of the time during peak field season, with the remainder spent on desktop and organizational activities. Travel to field sites and client locations in the United States is required. The work can involve walking up to 10 miles per day over varying terrain and in adverse conditions, carrying up to 50 pounds, and excavating shovel tests. A valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The anticipated annual base pay is $75,603–$94,924, depending on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM’s policies. Eligible employees may receive paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, a 401(k), and other applicable benefits.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of professional experience; 3 or more years is preferred.
Demonstrated experience as a Field Lead in the Southwest.
Eligibility to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits.
Strong knowledge of Arizona federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations, including NHPA Section 106.
Experience authoring or co-authoring agency-reviewed technical reports.
Ability to lead field efforts independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability and willingness to travel to field sites in the United States.
Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day across varying terrain and in adverse conditions, including inclement weather and wildlife encounters.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and excavate shovel tests.
Experience with field technologies such as GPS, GIS applications, and mapping tools.
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation.
Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact assemblages.
Experience with historic structures.
Strong initiative and self-motivation.
Three or more years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations across diverse landscapes.
Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring.
Support compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and evaluate eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places.
Prepare high-quality technical report sections for cultural resource investigations and environmental documents.
Perform archival and desktop research to support project analyses.
Collaborate with regulatory agencies, including SHPO and BLM.
Support environmental permitting and compliance processes.
Plan, coordinate, and execute project strategies, field logistics, and investigations.
Work with multidisciplinary teams, including planners, biologists, GIS specialists, and engineers.
Represent ERM in client, stakeholder, and agency interactions.
Contribute to client engagement and business development and help grow cultural heritage services.
Strengthen ERM’s cultural resources practice through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
Parental leave.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
AD&D insurance.
401(k).
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and procedures.