On Call Staff Archaeologist

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services•Portland, OR

13h

About The Position

Langan is seeking a part-time, on-call Staff Archaeologist to join its team in Portland, Oregon. The role supports cultural resource management projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Under the direction of senior archaeologists and project managers, the Staff Archaeologist assists with archaeological surveys, monitoring, excavation programs, technical reporting, and regulatory compliance. The position offers hands-on field experience, technical analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary environmental teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
At least 3 years of professional archaeological experience in cultural resource management or a related field.
Experience conducting archaeological surveys, monitoring, testing, and excavation projects.
Demonstrated experience preparing technical reports and supporting cultural resource compliance projects.
Familiarity with archaeological field methods, laboratory procedures, artifact analysis, and data management practices.
Strong technical writing, organizational, and research skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong attention to detail and sound analytical skills.
Ability to safely perform fieldwork, including hiking long distances, carrying field equipment, and working in remote locations.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to access project sites.
Availability for overnight travel, overtime, and occasional evening or weekend work as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Understanding of and practical experience with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and related state and local regulations and guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct archaeological fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery excavations.
Assist with field crew leadership and daily field operations as assigned by project managers or principal investigators.
Prepare field records, site forms, maps, logs, photographic documentation, and other project documentation.
Contribute to cultural resource technical reports, assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, research designs, and work plans.
Conduct archival and background research to support cultural resource investigations.
Assist with artifact processing, cataloging, laboratory analysis, and curation tasks.
Support compliance efforts related to the National Historic Preservation Act, state regulations, and local permitting requirements.
Coordinate with project team members to help ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet established quality standards.
Communicate with project managers, clients, agency representatives, landowners, and team members while representing Langan professionally.
Collaborate with environmental planners, biologists, engineers, and other technical specialists on multidisciplinary projects.
Assist with mentoring and training junior field staff and seasonal crew members as opportunities arise.
Maintain current knowledge of cultural resource management regulations, methodologies, and industry best practices.
Participate in Langan's Health and Safety Program and maintain safe field and office practices.
Travel to project sites and conduct fieldwork in various terrain and weather conditions as needed.