Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Help preserve the past while shaping responsible development for the future. ERM is seeking a highly motivated Consultant, Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Services team at a global consulting firm recognized for delivering sustainable solutions. This full-time, salary-based role is ideally based out of Austin, Dallas, or Houston, supporting projects across the region. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical contributor throughout the entire project lifecycle—leading fieldwork, guiding evaluations, and ensuring compliance while working at the intersection of cultural heritage, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development. Why This Role Matters? Cultural resources play a critical role in responsible project development. As a Consultant, Archaeologist at ERM, your work ensures that archaeological and historic resources are identified, evaluated, and thoughtfully considered in compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. Your work enables projects to move forward ethically, responsibly, and in alignment with regulatory and community expectations.

Requirements

Proven archaeological field expertise with regional knowledge of Gulf Coast archaeology
A collaborative and safety-first approach to project execution
Strong organizational, communication, and technical documentation skills
The ability to work independently in field conditions while supporting multidisciplinary teams
Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field plus 3–4 years of related paid experience
Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery
Experience contributing to technical reports
Strong attention to detail in documentation
Excellent verbal, written, and computer communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of Gulf Coast archaeology, including artifacts and survey standards
Experience using mapping and field equipment (e.g., tablets, GPS)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be locally available for projects
Ability and willingness to travel to field sites in and out of the region
Travel expected to comprise approximately 70% of the role, including weekend deployments
Ability to walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in varying terrain and adverse conditions, including inclement weather and wildlife encounters
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to excavate shovel tests and archaeological units, including trench walls
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
Ability to be listed on archaeological permits
Strong oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and resourceful approach to problem solving
Positive, energetic attitude with strong initiative and self-motivation

Responsibilities

Lead and support archaeological field investigations that inform complex development decisions
Evaluate archaeological sites for eligibility under the National and State Registers of Historic Places
Produce defensible findings that stand up to regulatory review and client scrutiny
Serve as a field leader who upholds ERM’s safety, quality, and scientific standards
Contribute directly to ERM’s mission of sustainable and responsible development
Complete online and in-person records searches in preparation for fieldwork
Assist with coordinating field preparations, including health and safety planning, logistics, and survey protocols
Lead field crews conducting pedestrian Phase I and Phase II archaeological surveys
Supervise the recording of artifacts, features, and sites using tablets and GPS equipment
Follow all field safety procedures and conduct daily morning safety tailgates
Evaluate archaeological sites for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places and State Registers of Historic Places
Assess potential project impacts to cultural resources
Maintain detailed daily field logs
Assist with managing report production to meet project deadlines
Maintain complete and accurate field records in both hard copy and digital formats