Staff Archaeologist/ Cultural Resources Specialist

Arcadis•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a mid-level Staff Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist for its California cultural resources practice, based in San Luis Obispo, Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Jose. The role involves archaeological fieldwork across projects and investigation levels, from site identification through data recovery, as well as archaeological monitoring. Projects may include shovel testing, pedestrian surveys, and site documentation. The position also prepares technical reports and documents and requires knowledge and experience working in California at both federal and state levels. The specialist collaborates with Arcadis’ cultural resources and environmental permitting teams and supports the growth of Cultural Resources Services. As a project lead in California, the employee will work on multiple projects, conduct fieldwork, lead field assessments, and manage archaeological staff and crews, including subcontractors. The position also requires technical writing, communicating survey details and results to project teams, and contributing to the cultural resources practice and environmental projects across diverse market sectors. This is a hybrid field-and-office position with remote and office work as needed. Fieldwork is expected to account for approximately 50–60% of the role, and travel to project sites, including overnight travel, is required. The role is part of Arcadis’ Resilience Global Business Area and Enviro Socio Permitting practice.

Requirements

Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology.
Master’s degree in archaeology or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in cultural resources management, combining field- and office-based experience.
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 and 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; role accountabilities state travel of up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct archaeological fieldwork across projects and investigation levels, including site identification, data recovery, and archaeological monitoring.
Perform shovel testing, pedestrian surveys, site documentation, and other field assessments.
Serve as a project lead on multiple California projects, including Classes I–III investigations and archaeological monitoring.
Conduct fieldwork and manage archaeological field staff, field crews, and subcontractors.
Use GPS systems and collect field data.
Prepare and author technical reports, documents, and survey results.
Communicate survey details and results to project teams.
Collaborate with the cultural resources team and environmental permitting team.
Support the growth of Cultural Resources Services in California.