Senior Archaeologist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking an experienced Senior Archaeologist to join their team in Austin, Dallas, or Houston, Texas; Baton Rouge or New Orleans, Louisiana; or Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves applying academic knowledge and practical experience to execute archaeological projects in Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states. The Senior Archaeologist will conduct Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects, and support permitting and compliance projects for new developments, expansions, and operation and maintenance activities. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm known for its technical leadership and client service, investing in its employees with competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, 36 CFR, Part 61.
At least 8 years of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Primary report authorship in a CRM context providing quality control review of field documents, site forms and reports.
Experience conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects.
Experience preparing proposals for various types of clients in the private and public sectors.
Ability to work independently for 40 or more hours per week, sometimes on an unpredictable schedule.
Demonstrated ability to hold and complete a Texas Antiquities Permit as a Principal Investigator.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
Experience as a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator in historic and prehistoric archaeology.
Solid understanding of Texas Antiquities Code, National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance, Department of the Interior requirements, and standards.

Responsibilities

Identifying cultural resources to support the environmental permitting of infrastructure projects
Preparing environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) including, environmental resource reports, Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
Providing Primary report authorship in a Cultural Resource Management (CRM) context for quality control review of field documents, site forms and reports
Coordinating with state and Federal resource agencies related to historic resources
Data management and curation post field assessment
Conducting archaeological site inspections and monitoring, including deep testing
Business development
Curating finds and documents as required
Preparing a variety of technical documents and environmental permit applications