Principal Investigator

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC • Baton Rouge, LA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time Principal Investigator-Archaeologist position involves both office and field responsibilities. The employee will work as part of a team under the direction of the Cultural Resources Program Manager, supporting Providence’s clients on various cultural resource projects. Key responsibilities include contributing to proposal development, budgeting, scheduling, and research design, as well as preparing and reviewing site forms and technical reports. The role ensures projects adhere to applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards. Field duties may involve supervising archaeological monitoring, site recording, pedestrian and subsurface surveys, and data collection. Additional tasks may include laboratory analysis and data management.

Requirements

• M.A./M.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• Must meet the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualifications standards for archaeology and be an RPA or be eligible to become an RPA.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional archeological experience, including demonstrated experience in cultural resource management (CRM), with prior experience in Southeastern United States.
• Experience conducting and/or overseeing field crews, including multiple crews on projects varying of sizes, regions, and agency type.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical reports, site forms, and project documentation.
• Experience in artifact identification of both prehistoric and historic material for the Southeastern United States.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, coordination, scheduling, tracking budgets, and resource management.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Ability to work in both office and field settings, including variable outdoor conditions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and tasks concurrently.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and field crews, providing guidance on field methods, documentation, and professional development.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects under the supervision of the Cultural Resource Project Manager.
• Mentor and manage junior staff, taking an active role in their personal and professional growth and development.
• Delegate project tasks effectively while monitoring workload, progress, and performance to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to proposal development, budgeting, scheduling, research design.
• Supervise/Conduct fieldwork for Phase I, II, and III investigations and the associated laboratory artifact cataloging, preserving, and analyzing of material recovered during those investigations.
• Prepare, review, and revise technical reports, site forms, and project documentation in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure safety and quality standards, policies and procedures are complied with.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees