Cultural Resource Management Analyst

Kimley-Horn • Riverside, CA

1d • $87,500 - $91,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Riverside, California (CA) office is seeking a recent graduate to join as a Cultural Resource Management Analyst in 2026. This is not a remote position. The ideal candidate will have had some exposure to supporting tribal, public, and private entities in conducting site inventory surveys, site conditions assessments, and site eligibility evaluations. This includes working with cultural resources site records and technical studies pursuant to applicable state and federal environmental and historic preservation law, such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and/or Section 106 of the National Preservation Act (NHPA). This role will involve supporting and/or engaging in Tribal consultation and public outreach. The candidate will gain experience in conducting peer reviews of cultural resources technical reports, as well as applicable related chapters in environmental documents (e.g., EIRs, EISs, Land Use Plans, etc.). Additional responsibilities include supporting in solving complex problems, assisting project managers, and collaborating across teams to produce clients' visions for the future built environment. The analyst will work alongside project managers who support tribal, public, and private-sector clients as they navigate cultural resource management requirements under state and federal environmental and historic preservation law.

Requirements

• A Bachelors or Masters Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program in Archeology, Architectural History, or Anthropology.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the archeology field school is desired but not required for students earning a Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Supporting tribal, public, and private entities in conducting site inventory surveys, site conditions assessments, and site eligibility evaluations.
• Working with cultural resources site records and technical studies pursuant to applicable state and federal environmental and historic preservation law, such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and/or Section 106 of the National Preservation Act (NHPA).
• Supporting and/or engaging in Tribal consultation and public outreach.
• Conducting peer reviews of cultural resources technical reports, as well as applicable related chapters in environmental documents (e.g., EIRs, EISs, Land Use Plans, etc.).
• Supporting in solving complex problems.
• Assisting project managers.
• Collaborating across teams to produce clients' visions for the future built environment.
• Working alongside project managers who support tribal, public, and private-sector clients as they navigate cultural resource management requirements under state and federal environmental and historic preservation law.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level