Consultant, Archaeologist
Austin, TX · On-site
Help preserve the past while shaping responsible development for the future. ERM is seeking a highly motivated Consultant, Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Services team at a global ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Austin, TX · On-site
Help preserve the past while shaping responsible development for the future. ERM is seeking a highly motivated Consultant, Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Services team at a global ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
As a mid-level Archaeologist, you will apply your technical knowledge to develop creative ... You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable ...
As a mid-level Archaeologist, you will apply your technical knowledge to develop creative ... You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable ...
Project Archaeologist
Nashville, TN · On-site
Project Archeologist / Principal Investigator to work in our Nashville, TN office under the ... You may be asked to help support business development activities with office and department ...
Project Archaeologist
Nashville, TN · On-site
Project Archeologist / Principal Investigator to work in our Nashville, TN office under the ... You may be asked to help support business development activities with office and department ...
At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
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At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
Archaeologist
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site +1
At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
Archaeologist
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site +1
At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
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At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
Help preserve the past while shaping responsible development for the future. ERM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant, Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Services team at a ...
Help preserve the past while shaping responsible development for the future. ERM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant, Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Services team at a ...
Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a Part-Time, As Needed Project Archaeologist with deep expertise in Southwest archaeology and regulatory compliance to help lead projects and mentor staff.
Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a Part-Time, As Needed Project Archaeologist with deep expertise in Southwest archaeology and regulatory compliance to help lead projects and mentor staff.
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
Quick apply
At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
Quick apply
At Olsson, we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and ...
Archaeologist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
ICF seeks an experienced early career Archaeologist for our Northern California region with a focus ... We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most ...
Archaeologist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
ICF seeks an experienced early career Archaeologist for our Northern California region with a focus ... We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Project Archaeologist
Nashville, TN · On-site
Project Archeologist / Principal Investigator to work in our Nashville, TN office under the ... You may be asked to help support business development activities with office and department ...
Project Archaeologist
Nashville, TN · On-site
Project Archeologist / Principal Investigator to work in our Nashville, TN office under the ... You may be asked to help support business development activities with office and department ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
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Consultant, Archaeologist
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
New
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Consultant, Archaeologist
Elko, NV · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Step into the field and help shape how cultural heritage is preserved across the Great Basin. If you're an early-career archaeologist ready to grow your field leadership, expand your technical ...
Archaeologist
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$20.65 - $30.98/hr
Arcadis is seeking entry-level Archaeologists to support environmental planning projects (e.g ... You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable ...
Archaeologist
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$20.65 - $30.98/hr
Arcadis is seeking entry-level Archaeologists to support environmental planning projects (e.g ... You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable ...
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Full-time
Posted 7 days ago
Job description
Help preserve the past while shaping responsible development for the future.
ERM is seeking a highly motivated Consultant, Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Services team at a global consulting firm recognized for delivering sustainable solutions. This full-time, salary-based role is ideally based out of Austin, Dallas, or Houston, supporting projects across the region. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical contributor throughout the entire project lifecycle-leading fieldwork, guiding evaluations, and ensuring compliance while working at the intersection of cultural heritage, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development.
Why This Role Matters?
Cultural resources play a critical role in responsible project development. As a Consultant, Archaeologist at ERM, your work ensures that archaeological and historic resources are identified, evaluated, and thoughtfully considered in compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. Your work enables projects to move forward ethically, responsibly, and in alignment with regulatory and community expectations.
What Your Impact Is:
What You'll Bring:
Key Responsibilities:
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
#LI-Hybrid
ERM is seeking a highly motivated Consultant, Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Services team at a global consulting firm recognized for delivering sustainable solutions. This full-time, salary-based role is ideally based out of Austin, Dallas, or Houston, supporting projects across the region. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical contributor throughout the entire project lifecycle-leading fieldwork, guiding evaluations, and ensuring compliance while working at the intersection of cultural heritage, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development.
Why This Role Matters?
Cultural resources play a critical role in responsible project development. As a Consultant, Archaeologist at ERM, your work ensures that archaeological and historic resources are identified, evaluated, and thoughtfully considered in compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. Your work enables projects to move forward ethically, responsibly, and in alignment with regulatory and community expectations.
What Your Impact Is:
- Lead and support archaeological field investigations that inform complex development decisions
- Evaluate archaeological sites for eligibility under the National and State Registers of Historic Places
- Produce defensible findings that stand up to regulatory review and client scrutiny
- Serve as a field leader who upholds ERM's safety, quality, and scientific standards
- Contribute directly to ERM's mission of sustainable and responsible development
What You'll Bring:
- Proven archaeological field expertise with regional knowledge of Gulf Coast archaeology
- A collaborative and safety-first approach to project execution
- Strong organizational, communication, and technical documentation skills
- The ability to work independently in field conditions while supporting multidisciplinary teams
- Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field plus 3-4 years of related paid experience
- Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery
- Experience contributing to technical reports
- Strong attention to detail in documentation
- Excellent verbal, written, and computer communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Gulf Coast archaeology, including artifacts and survey standards
- Experience using mapping and field equipment (e.g., tablets, GPS)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be locally available for projects
- Ability and willingness to travel to field sites in and out of the region
- Travel expected to comprise approximately 70% of the role, including weekend deployments
- Ability to walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in varying terrain and adverse conditions, including inclement weather and wildlife encounters
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to excavate shovel tests and archaeological units, including trench walls
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
- Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
- Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
- Ability to be listed on archaeological permits
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and resourceful approach to problem solving
- Positive, energetic attitude with strong initiative and self-motivation
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete online and in-person records searches in preparation for fieldwork
- Assist with coordinating field preparations, including health and safety planning, logistics, and survey protocols
- Lead field crews conducting pedestrian Phase I and Phase II archaeological surveys
- Supervise the recording of artifacts, features, and sites using tablets and GPS equipment
- Follow all field safety procedures and conduct daily morning safety tailgates
- Evaluate archaeological sites for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places and State Registers of Historic Places
- Assess potential project impacts to cultural resources
- Maintain detailed daily field logs
- Assist with managing report production to meet project deadlines
- Maintain complete and accurate field records in both hard copy and digital formats
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
#LI-Hybrid
About ERM
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As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Industry
Business management consulting
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
City of London, Greater London, GB