Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM•Portland, OR

4d•$75,603 - $94,924•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring an experienced Consultant, Archaeologist to lead and contribute to archaeological fieldwork and regulatory analysis across the Southwestern United States. The role supports responsible development and environmental decision-making by identifying and protecting culturally and historically significant resources and helping clients navigate regulatory frameworks. It is a full-time, salaried position open to candidates across the Pacific Northwest, with a mix of field and office-based work in a dynamic, project-driven environment. The successful candidate will lead or contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations; support compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility evaluations; and produce technical reports that inform federal, state, and local decisions. The role also involves client engagement, multidisciplinary collaboration, project planning, regulatory coordination, and supporting the growth of ERM’s cultural resources practice. Fieldwork may account for up to 75% of work time during peak field season, with the remainder devoted to desktop and organizational activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of professional experience.
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 under 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, including GPS, GIS applications, and mapping tools.
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of professional experience.
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation.
Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact assemblages.
Experience with historic structures.
Strong initiative and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations.
Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring.
Support compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and eligibility evaluations for the NRHP.
Prepare 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.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including planners, biologists, GIS specialists, and engineers.
Represent ERM in client, stakeholder, and agency interactions.
Contribute to project planning, logistics, and execution.
Contribute to business development and growth in cultural heritage services.