Principal Archaeologist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring an experienced Principal Archaeologist to support archaeological and cultural resource projects in Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states. The role is based in the Austin or Houston, Texas office and involves conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects, as well as supporting permitting and compliance work for new developments, expansions, and operations and maintenance activities. The position includes fieldwork up to 30% of the time and overnight travel up to 30% of the time. The Principal Archaeologist will identify cultural resources for infrastructure project permitting; prepare environmental compliance documentation, including NEPA resource reports, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements; author and quality-review CRM field documents, site forms, and reports; coordinate with state and federal resource agencies; manage and curate data and finds; conduct site inspections, monitoring, and deep testing; support business development; and prepare technical documents and environmental permit applications. The position requires the ability to work independently for 40 or more hours per week, sometimes on an unpredictable schedule. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving public- and private-sector clients on environmental, natural resource, and civil infrastructure challenges. The company states that it offers competitive pay and benefits and well-being programs to support employees and their families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, 36 CFR, Part 61.
At least 10 years of experience in Cultural Resource Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with primary report authorship in a CRM context, including quality control review of field documents, site forms, and reports.
Experience conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects.
Experience preparing proposals for clients in the private and public sectors.
Ability to work independently for 40 or more hours per week, sometimes on an unpredictable schedule.
Demonstrated ability to hold and complete a Texas Antiquities Permit as a Principal Investigator.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.
Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
15 or more years of Cultural Resource Management experience.
Experience as a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator in historic and prehistoric archaeology.
Solid understanding of the Texas Antiquities Code, National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance, Department of the Interior requirements, and standards.

Responsibilities

Identify cultural resources to support environmental permitting of infrastructure projects.
Prepare environmental documents for National Environmental Policy Act compliance, including environmental resource reports, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.
Provide primary report authorship in a Cultural Resource Management context and conduct quality control review of field documents, site forms, and reports.
Coordinate with state and federal resource agencies regarding historic resources.
Manage data and curation after field assessments.
Conduct archaeological site inspections and monitoring, including deep testing.
Participate in business development.
Curate finds and documents as required.
Prepare technical documents and environmental permit applications.
Conduct Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects.