Environmental Professional I, Archaeologist

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined engineering and architecture consulting firm, is seeking a full-time Environmental Professional – Field Archaeologist in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves collaborating with a team of environmental professionals to perform archaeological and historic architectural surveys, draft reports and site forms, conduct environmental analyses, and deliver quality documents for federal, state, local, and tribal clients. The work supports compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and other applicable federal and state regulations for cultural and environmental resource management. The position requires assisting with archaeological fieldwork throughout the Southwest/Four Corners area, working with a Project Archaeologist on cultural resource inventories, and managing field-generated data including site forms, GIS files, photos, and artifact analysis forms. The individual will also participate as a secondary author of inventory reports and assist with developing resource management recommendations. Specific tasks include cultural monitoring, completing field surveys, documenting archaeological and historic built environment resources, and preparing technical reports. Strong communication skills are required, and GIS experience is preferred. All environmental staff at Wilson & Company work collaboratively with engineering professionals across various disciplines and build relationships with clients locally and in other states where the company operates. Wilson & Company has nearly a century of experience, providing award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions. The company is guided by core values of discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions, aiming to create genuine experiences and lasting connections for clients, employees, and communities. They support employee success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related discipline
Participation in an archaeological field school or 1.5 months of full-time archaeological survey and excavation
Working knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 regulations, and state cultural resource statutes
Experience with GPS data collection technologies (Trimble or Juniper GNSS Receivers, ESRI Field Maps)
Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, environmental, and cultural resources professionals
Task management skills with ability to complete work on schedule and within budget
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent technical writing skills
Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications

Nice To Haves

Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree in archaeology or anthropology or related discipline
1+ years of directly relevant field experience, survey and/or excavation in the Great Basin or adjacent areas
3+ years of progressively responsible task management and report writing experience
Permitted or permittable to conduct survey under state and federal permits in the state (6+ months of experience in relevant culture areas)
Experience working on various jurisdictions, including Navajo Nation, BLM, USFS and State Land
Experience documenting the historic built environment and/or historic architecture experience
Cultural resources experience in other southwest states
Preparation of NEPA documents at the national, state, local and tribal level, including desktop data collection, analysis, and technical writing
Experience coordinating and consulting with regulatory agencies
Experience with ESRI software in collecting data and creating maps

Responsibilities

Perform archaeological and historic architectural surveys
Draft reports and site forms
Conduct environmental analyses
Deliver quality documents supporting federal, state, local, and tribal clients under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and other applicable federal and state regulations for cultural and environmental resource management
Assist with archaeological fieldwork throughout the Southwest/Four Corners area as needed
Work with the Project Archaeologist to conduct cultural resource inventories for a variety of our federal, state, local, and tribal clients
Assist in managing field generated data including site forms, GIS files, photos, and artifact analysis forms
Participate as a secondary author of inventory reports
Assist with the development of resource management recommendations
Conduct cultural monitoring
Complete field surveys
Document archaeological and historic built environment resources
Prepare technical reports
Provide technical archaeological and cultural resources expertise to support projects in the southwest region
Ability to mobilize rapidly for field assignments
Conduct archaeological and cultural resources field surveys, includes travel throughout the Intermountain West and Southwest and potential out-of-state travel to support a national environmental program
Collaborate on the preparation of technical reports and site forms
Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across Wilson & Company to meet project goals, and with other key staff to build client relationships in states where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work