Description
WSP USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Archaeologist for our Cultural Resources Group based in our Salt Lake City, Utah, Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, WA offices.
The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, biologists, and ecologists on various project scales.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with managing complex projects, maintaining client relations, supporting proposal writing efforts, and directing archaeological fieldwork and report preparation.
- Possess and apply strong leadership, technical, and communication skills in support of project and team objectives.
- Travel frequently throughout the region while performing office-based responsibilities as required by project needs.
- Meet experience and permit requirements for work conducted in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and/or Wyoming.
- Conduct pedestrian field inventory, evaluative testing, site mitigation, and monitoring activities as part of fieldwork responsibilities.
- Lead field crews and coordinate effectively with subcontractors during field operations.
- Conduct office tasks including pre-field preparations, preparation of site forms, technical report writing, and other related assignments.
- Coordinate frequently with Federal and State agencies as well as project stakeholders to support compliance and project execution.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five years of experience as a project archaeologist/field director in the Great Basin, Intermountain West, and/or Southwest of the United States.
- Ability to be listed as a Field Director on the regional BLM Cultural Resource Use Permits.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in the recording and documentation of archaeological sites and artifacts.
- Demonstrated experience in archaeological analysis and report writing.
- Ability to work independently and fully plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work long hours in harsh environments and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to successfully lead teams composed of diverse personalities.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected salary: $78,100 - $129,800