Maritime Archaeologist

APTIM•Tampa, FL

1d•$30 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure LLC, a leading engineering and environmental firm with a thriving coastal engineering and resilience practice, is pleased to announce an immediate opening in our Tampa, FL office for a Maritime Archaeologist. The successful candidate will serve as a technical and regulatory lead for marine cultural resources projects. This is a high-impact role for a professional who meets (or exceeds) Secretary of the Interior (SOI) standards and can function as a Qualified Maritime Archaeologist (QMA). The ideal candidate will be able to step into active projects with minimal onboarding, lead cultural resources efforts independently, and produce defensible, regulator-ready deliverables. APTIM supports offshore energy, coastal restoration, and marine infrastructure projects nationwide. Our work requires close integration between archaeology, marine geophysics, and engineering disciplines. This position is primarily office-based, focused on project management, data interpretation, QA/QC, and reporting, with some offshore survey participation expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Master’s (preferred) in Maritime Archaeology, Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
3-5 years of relevant experience in archaeology and/or marine cultural resources
Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
Ability to become listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist
Scuba Certified (AAUS preferred)
Demonstrated experience functioning as a field crew chief or equivalent lead role
Ability to independently develop and defend archaeological interpretations and recommendations
Experience collecting, reviewing and interpreting marine geophysical data for cultural resources identification
Strong technical writing skills with a demonstrated record of regulator-accepted deliverables
Experience with federal and state regulatory frameworks, including Section 106 compliance
Experience with geophysical survey methods and datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler, bathymetry)
Proficiency with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS)
Experience preparing clearance/avoidance recommendations for offshore investigations (e.g., vibracores, borings, anchoring activities)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, both in-office and in the field, working across multidisciplinary technical and project teams of varying experience levels
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight and contribute immediately to active projects
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to clients, regulators, and internal teams

Responsibilities

Assist on projects requiring compliance with Section 106 and related federal and state regulations (office and field)
Support project-specific archaeological interpretations, recommendations, and technical sign-off
Assist in maritime archaeology scopes across multiple concurrent projects, including planning, execution, budgeting, and schedule adherence
Interface directly with regulatory agencies (e.g., BOEM, SHPOs) and represent APTIM in technical discussions
Assist in data collection, processing, review, and interpretation of marine geophysical datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler) for identification of cultural resources
Assist in evaluation, prioritization, and investigation strategies for archaeological targets
Establish and enforce QA/QC procedures for archaeological data review, interpretation, and reporting
Integrate geophysical data with archival research, historical context, and ground-truthing results
Lead preparation and final QA/QC of technical deliverables, including Phase I archaeological assessments, remote sensing reports, and clearance/avoidance recommendations
Support proposal development, including technical approach, scope definition, and cost estimating
Contribute to business development and client engagement efforts
Provide technical input for project planning and survey design
Provide offshore support for critical project phases involving an onboard QMA or archaeological monitor