Project Archaeologist

WSP•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Project Archaeologist for its Tulsa, Oklahoma office to support the growing Cultural Resources Management Team. The role involves work on Phase I, II, and III projects, as well as upcoming cultural resources projects ranging from survey to mitigation across Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, with additional work anticipated across the Southern Plains and Midwest. The Project Archaeologist leads heritage and cultural resource projects, directs archaeological field teams, and assists with developing and scoping medium-sized projects. The position performs archaeological investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys; helps clients comply with state and federal regulations; and prepares or assists with reports, data entry, impact assessments, and permitting. The role also involves working with clients, landowners, contractors, tribal monitors and representatives, regulatory agencies, historical preservation agencies, and subcontractors. The position requires travel according to project needs and the ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model and offers medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
At least 1 year of relevant post-education experience in Section 106/110 compliance or CRM archaeology; experience in Oklahoma, the Southern Plains, and the Midwest is preferred.
Thorough understanding of the regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Expertise in the archaeology of the Southern Plains and Midwest regions.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas professionally to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Strong self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while adhering strictly to QA/QC.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to draw conclusions from testing results and compiled data and identify effective project solutions.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules driven by project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Willingness to travel as required by project-specific needs.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, skills, and abilities evidenced through publications, presentations, and work experience in the Central United States.
Active participation in professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead heritage and cultural resource projects.
Direct field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations.
Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
Interact with clients, landowners, contractors, and others.
Work with tribal monitors and representatives.
Help clients comply with state and federal regulations.
Prepare and assist with cultural resources reports, data entry, impact assessments, and permitting activities for assigned projects.
Perform professional archaeological work, including investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys, to investigate cultural resource issues, verify site characteristics, and support historical preservation and environmental planning.
Interact professionally with regulatory and historical preservation agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
Remain current in archaeological methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.