Staff Archaeologist/ Cultural Resources Specialist

Arcadis•Seattle, WA

1d•$76,800 - $131,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a mid-level Staff Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist for its cultural resources practice in California. The position may be based in San Luis Obispo, Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Jose, and is part of the Resilience Global Business Area and Enviro Socio Permitting practice. The role combines field and office work under a hybrid structure, with remote and in-office work as needed. Field work is expected to account for approximately 50–60% of the role, and travel to project sites, including overnight travel, is required. The specialist will serve as a project lead on multiple California archaeological projects involving all levels of investigation, including Classes I–III and archaeological monitoring. Work includes site identification, data recovery, shovel testing, pedestrian surveys, site documentation, and preparing technical reports and other documents. The role also supports the growth of Cultural Resources Services and requires collaboration with Arcadis’s cultural resources and environmental permitting teams.

Requirements

Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology.
Master’s degree in archaeology or a related field.
At least 4 years of cultural resources management experience, combining field- and office-based work.
Demonstrated experience supervising archaeological field crews and running field projects.
Practical archaeological field experience in the United States, specifically California.
Working knowledge of GPS systems and field data collection.
Experience in cultural resources planning for construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of electric or gas transmission facilities, or similar linear infrastructure.
Experience working with federal land management agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, or National Park Service, and with state agencies.
Basic knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and relevant California state laws.
Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours and carry supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight travel; travel may be up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission procedures and guidelines.
Qualified Principal Investigator in California, or the ability to become a PI in California.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple California archaeological projects across all levels of investigation, including Classes I–III and archaeological monitoring.
Conduct archaeological fieldwork and lead field assessments, including shovel testing, pedestrian surveys, site documentation, and data recovery.
Manage archaeological field staff and field crews, including subcontractors.
Use GPS systems and collect field data.
Prepare technical reports and documents, and communicate survey details and results to project teams.
Collaborate with the cultural resources team and the overall environmental permitting team.
Support the growth of Cultural Resources Services.