Project Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist

Arcadis•Portland, OR

3d•$82

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a mid to senior-level Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist within our cultural resources practice in the Pacific Northwest US. As part of this role, you will work with the wider National Cultural Resources team in developing strategies to increase cultural resources services in Oregon and Washington. You will serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) and provide senior oversight for junior staff as well as assist with the management of client-specific programs and projects. You will also provide quality assurance planning and review for execution of cultural resources work in the Pacific Northwest US. Arcadis is specifically looking for an archaeologist/cultural resource specialist with environmental planning and permitting experience for linear infrastructure in Oregon and Washington. The position requires someone with knowledge and experience working in these states at a federal and state level. This position sits within our Resilience Global Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Requirements

Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology.
Master’s degree in archaeology or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in cultural resources management, with a combination of field- and office-based experience and roles.
Must be a qualified PI in Oregon and Washington.
Previous experience in cultural resources planning to support the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric and/or gas transmission facilities, or other similar type of linear infrastructures (i.e., water, sewer, oil and gas, etc.).
Experience working with federal land management agencies (Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, National Park Service etc.), and state agencies.
Strong knowledge of cultural resources management and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Strong knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission procedures and guidelines.
Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, as well as carry supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

Apply your technical knowledge to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address project issues.
Interact with project and program managers, and you will work as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team.
Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to junior-level staff, when appropriate.
Serving as a PI in Oregon and Washington.
Working on multiple projects including all levels of investigation (Classes I–III, archaeological monitoring).
Conducting your own fieldwork, as well as managing archaeological field staff and archaeological field crews (including subcontractors) will be required.
Conduct or lead field assessments related to archaeological projects.
Provide guidance and senior technical review on project documents prepared by junior staff as well as prepare technical analysis and documents of your own.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
The salary range for this position is $82.400 - $123,600.

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