Mid / Senior-level Archaeologist

Dudek•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dudek, founded in 1980, is a 100% employee-owned firm that supports clients nationwide in improving and protecting built and natural environments. The company is recognized with national Top Workplace Awards and focuses on projects addressing societal issues like renewable energy, infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience. As an employee-owner, individuals are expected to be accountable, work safely, collaborate, and be resourceful, curious, and solution-oriented. Dudek is expanding its cultural resources practice in the Mountain West and is seeking a full-time Archaeologist IV (Project Archaeologist) to join its Denver office, with remote candidates from the region also encouraged. This role involves implementing and leading cultural resources projects, collaborating with existing staff, and requires direct experience in the Mountain West (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming). The successful candidate will coordinate with clients, agencies, and Tribes, and lead projects from start to finish, working within a strong, invested, and collaborative cultural resources team.

Requirements

Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree in archaeology or anthropology)
Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
Is qualified to act as Principal Investigator (PI) on ARPA permits in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming (BLM and other federal land managers).
Minimum of 7 years of consulting experience implementing cultural resources projects with demonstrated PI-level project leadership, including leading or directing fieldwork and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
Minimum of 5 years’ archaeological field crew supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to independently lead cultural resource projects from start to successful completion. Candidates should be prepared to provide project examples and writing samples during the interview process.
Good knowledge of the history, archaeology, and ethnography of the cultural areas of the Mountain West
Good working knowledge of federal cultural resources regulations and guidelines, as well as familiarity with state and local regulations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Possess a valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.
Physical ability to carry field equipment (up to 40 lbs.), traverse uneven terrain, and work extended hours outdoors in varying weather conditions
Willingness and ability to travel to project locations for extended field mobilizations, sometimes lasting several consecutive days or more.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
Maintains good professional relationships (is in “good standing”) with regional federal and state agency reviewers and Tribal contacts.
Has Colorado HB 1041 project experience
Has Wyoming Industrial Siting Division project experience
Is qualified by the SHPO as a PI in New Mexico and Utah and can obtain archaeological permits in Colorado (OAHP) and Wyoming (OSLI).
Two years or more of archaeological experience in the Midwest region.
Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS products (e.g., Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Pro) for field data collection, survey, and spatial analysis.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, clients, agency staff, landowners, and field crews
Ability to give clear direction to field crews and receive constructive feedback on deliverables
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate field challenges, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively across project teams

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of small-, medium-, and large-scale cultural resources projects, including research, survey, testing and evaluation, data recovery, creative mitigation, and archaeological monitoring.
Oversee the successful completion of cultural resource projects.
Conduct literature reviews and archival research.
Prepare research designs, scopes of work, and permit applications.
Assist with project-related client/agency/tribal coordination.
Direct fieldwork in-person and supervise field crews.
Review the field crew’s daily logs and other field forms, notes, and collected GIS data for quality control.
Conduct laboratory analysis for collected materials and coordinate with our laboratory manager for collections processing, analysis, and curation.
Author and review technical reports.
Support hiring efforts and provide direct field supervision of as-needed field staff.
Collaborate across disciplines and with other cultural group members.