Project Archaeologist

HDR • Little Rock, AR

4d

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Project Archaeologist for its Power sector, supporting development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources, and excavations. The role performs site testing and analysis, provides technical expertise for design options and recommendations, and assists with service deliverable documents. Assignments typically use standard techniques and procedures, have clear objectives and limited variables, and may be completed independently on small projects or alongside senior scientists on larger projects. The archaeologist may also direct clerical and technical personnel as needed.

The position includes substantial fieldwork and approximately 50–75% travel, potentially involving stays away from home for multiple weeks. Work may occur outside standard 8 a.m.–5 p.m. hours, including weekends and night shifts, and in varied weather, rugged terrain, remote locations, and hot or cold temperatures. The employee must be able to record cultural resources without physical assistance, lift up to 25 pounds without assistance, communicate effectively, work with minimal or no supervision, and operate a vehicle day or night with a valid driver’s license. A writing sample may be requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or a closely related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Familiarity with field study design and documentation, the regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.
• Able to record cultural resources in the field without physical assistance, including hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Able to work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle day or night.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50–75%, including potentially being away from home for multiple weeks on larger projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Experience in bioarchaeology, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, GPR/magnetometer survey, and/or ceramic analyses.
• At least two years' experience managing junior staff during fieldwork and report preparation.
• Experience identifying and recording prehistoric and historic resources.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions, such as rugged terrain, remote locations, and hot or cold temperatures.
• Good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks.
• Willingness to provide a writing sample.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Perform site testing and conduct analyses on development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources, and excavations.
• Provide technical expertise to develop design options or recommendations and assist with preparation of service deliverable documents.
• Perform routine scientist assignments using standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level