Principal Investigator

HDR•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
A minimum of 5 years experience in cultural resource projects
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews
Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
Successful candidates must be familiar 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

Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field and a minimum of five years’ experience
Must have experience identifying and recording pre-contact and historic resources
Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
Must also have good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn, and execute new tasks
Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
May be required to submit both a writing sample and verifiable references
Experience managing archaeological teams comprised of project archaeologists and field crew chiefs.
National Historic Preservation Act - Section 106 coordination management.

Responsibilities

Manage archaeological surveys that include shovel testing, auger testing, mechanized trenching, site delineation and documentation, feature and artifact identification and analyses, photography, and mapping.
Possess the technical knowledge to supervise junior archaeological staff in field and office settings.
Prepare archaeological site descriptions and conduct NRHP eligibility evaluations.
Manage the production of professional quality deliverables that meet state and federal regulatory standards.
Possess the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate with regulatory agencies and project stakeholders.
Work with multi-disciplinary teams in HDR Business Groups, including Water, Resources, and Transportation in the South Central (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana) region and nationally to help plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management efforts.
Perform other duties as needed.