Lead Archaeologist

WSP•Cottonwood Heights, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Archaeologist for its Cultural Resources Group, based in its Salt Lake City, Utah; Portland, Oregon; or Seattle, Washington offices. The role works with a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, biologists, and ecologists on projects of varying scales. This is a full-time position requiring at least five years of experience, although the listed required qualifications specify a minimum of seven years of relevant experience. The Senior Archaeologist supports complex project management, client relations, proposal writing, archaeological fieldwork, and report preparation. The position includes frequent regional travel and office-based work as required by project needs. Field activities include pedestrian inventory, evaluative testing, mitigation, and monitoring. Office responsibilities include pre-field preparation, site forms, and technical reports. The role also coordinates with government agencies, stakeholders, field crews, and subcontractors, and requires responsible and ethical conduct in accordance with WSP policies. The expected salary range is $88,100–$132,440 for all listed locations. WSP notes that actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave and vacation or other personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
At least seven years of experience as a project archaeologist or field director in the Great Basin, Intermountain West, and/or Southwest of the United States, supervising Cultural Resource Management field investigations.
Ability to be listed as a Field Director at a minimum on regional BLM Cultural Resource Use Permits.
Extensive knowledge of equipment, technology, and paperwork used to record and document archaeological sites and artifacts.
Demonstrated experience in archaeological analysis and report writing.
Ability to work independently and plan and execute assignments with minimal instruction.
Knowledge of health and safety standards.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work long hours in harsh environments and varying weather conditions.
Ability to successfully lead teams with diverse personalities.
Candidates may be subject to client- or project-specific formal background checks or drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Assist with managing complex projects, maintaining client relations, supporting proposal writing, and directing archaeological fieldwork and report preparation.
Apply leadership, technical, and communication skills in support of project and team objectives.
Travel frequently throughout the region and perform office-based work as required by project needs.
Conduct pedestrian field inventory, evaluative testing, site mitigation, and monitoring.
Lead field crews and coordinate with subcontractors during field operations.
Perform office tasks including pre-field preparation, site form preparation, technical report writing, and related assignments.
Coordinate with Federal and State agencies and project stakeholders to support compliance and project execution.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage
Dental insurance coverage
Vision insurance coverage
Disability coverage
Life coverage
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings