Cultural Resources Specialist 1

HDR•Anchorage, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

HDR's Alaska office is seeking motivated archaeological field technicians for archaeology survey and data recovery for the 2026 field season (May-October). This is a seasonal position based out of HDR's Anchorage, Alaska office. The successful applicant will be eligible for the ARCA Healthcare Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
Familiarity with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Prior field experiences preferred (e.g., survey, testing, and data recovery).
Previous Alaska-based archaeological fieldwork experience.
Experience with GIS processing and field tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct archaeological survey and testing.
Dig shovel test pits and excavation units.
Hike over rugged terrain for 8-10 hours a day while carrying necessary field equipment.
Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts.
Complete field forms.
Excavate and document archaeological excavation units and features.
Photograph resources.
Log daily activities in issued field notebook.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.