Senior Staff Archaeologist

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Archaeologist to join its collaborative team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role leads and oversees archaeological projects, including field surveys, excavations, data analysis, report writing, and client interaction. The position focuses on managing complex projects, meeting regulatory requirements, and overseeing Staff Archaeologists and field technicians. It also supports cross-disciplinary projects and the growth of Langan’s national cultural resources practice.

Langan provides land development engineering and environmental consulting services to clients across multiple industries. The company describes its culture as entrepreneurial, inclusive, supportive, and focused on employee wellbeing, health, and safety. It offers workplace flexibility, training, knowledge-sharing, volunteer opportunities, and carbon-neutral office spaces.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Archaeology or a related field.
• RPA or RA certification.
• At least 4 years of work-related experience.
• Strong understanding of archaeological theory, methods, and cultural history.
• Familiarity with relevant cultural resource management laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; internet research; and Adobe Professional.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to participate in fieldwork and work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Ability to travel to other offices, project sites, and/or client locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement research designs for archaeological investigations.
• Lead field teams during surveys and excavations, ensuring proper documentation and data collection.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, and assign tasks to staff.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to address project requirements.
• Analyze artifacts and features, including their identification, classification, and interpretation.
• Use archaeological techniques such as GIS, remote sensing, and laboratory analysis.
• Keep current with archaeological methodologies and best practices.
• Prepare archaeological reports with site descriptions, analyses, interpretations, and recommendations.
• Present findings to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate archaeological concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable state and federal cultural resource management regulations.
• Navigate permitting processes for archaeological investigations.
• Work with tribal representatives and cultural monitors when necessary.
• Train and supervise junior archaeologists in field techniques, data recording, and report writing.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• 401(k)/Roth plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Extensive training.
• Wellness programs.
• Buddy and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

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