Cultural Resources Principal Investigator – Senior Level (Hybrid/Remote)

Barr Engineering Co • Bismarck, ND

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a full-time senior-level cultural resources principal investigator to join and continue growing our cultural resources management practice in North Dakota and nearby states. Our program offers a wide range of services, including cultural surveys, testing, data recovery, built environment documentation, cultural report preparation, and internal review to support project compliance with local, state, and federal antiquities laws. The person in this position will work with Barr scientists and engineers, clients, regulatory agencies, and other cultural resources professionals to manage projects and address cultural resources-related regulatory issues related to Barr projects. A successful candidate for this role enjoys managing multiple deadlines while consistently upholding high performance standards across a wide variety of projects. They are intrinsically motivated, have a client service mindset, and are interested in developing and mentoring other staff. This person can juggle conflicting priorities while working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, architectural history, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM).
• A minimum of three years serving as a principal investigator (PI) on CRM projects in the Northern Plains.
• Experience as a principal investigator performing and directing others in literature reviews, field surveys, National Register evaluations, data recovery investigations, construction monitoring, scheduling, budgeting, and report preparation.
• Demonstrated NEPA, Section 106, and other local, state, and federal regulations regarding cultural resources.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist status.
• Ability to obtain required permits to perform and manage archaeological and/or architectural surveys on federal, state, tribal, local, and public land in North Dakota.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) and cultural resource databases in North Dakota and nearby states.
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in business development activities, including client engagement and business opportunities.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing scopes of work and budgets for all phases of archaeological investigations.
• Overseeing cultural resources projects from inception to completion, including budget and task management.
• Performing due diligence reviews for cultural resources management projects.
• Drafting and reviewing sections of local, state, federal, and tribal environmental review documents, along with archaeological technical reports.
• Assisting with permit applications and other technical writing.
• Coordinating and/or conducting field studies, supporting field crews, and leveraging and overseeing subconsultants when needed.
• Supporting the growth and development of team members.
• Building and sustaining strong relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and internal teams.
• Collaborating across disciplines to align technical approaches with client goals while contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution through annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Annual time and expense allowances for professional development
• Mentorship program
• Many internal training opportunities
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked)
• Paid family leave
• Ergonomic analysis and equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment allowance
• Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

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