Mid-Level Archaeologist

Jacobs is looking for an Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologist to work on a variety of projects in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the United States. This position involves providing desktop and field-based cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to government, military, and commercial clients. The archaeologist career path provides the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA), and other federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations.

As an Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologist, you’ll serve as a key team member working with scientists, engineers, project managers, and other project staff across business sectors and practices in the company. You’ll conduct archival research and background record reviews; provide archaeological background and analysis; coordinate, oversee, and conduct archaeological fieldwork, including Phases I-III studies and archaeological monitoring; analyze project impacts as part of Section 106 and other regulations; and consult with agencies, Native American tribes, and other invested parties. You’ll analyze and interpret data; write and review cultural resources technical reports; develop archaeological treatment plans and agreement documents; and evaluate eligibility of resources for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and state registers. You’ll also provide support to, and work with, senior-level cultural resources staff on a variety of projects and support clients during agency and tribal consultation.

You’ll work independently, and receive minimal guidance, but will be supported by an expert and collaborative team of cultural resources professionals. You’ll be a resource for colleagues with less experience. You’ll use best practices and knowledge of how to get projects done to solve complex problems and perform excellent work and deliverables. You also provide your own valuable perspective, and your leadership and clients will depend on you to use your best judgment and provide your opinion, especially when it provides an innovative solution to a problem.

Must be located in the Pacific Northwest.

Here’s What you’ll do:

• Serve as a task and/or field lead for small to medium sized projects

• Coordinate directly with GIS and technical editors for project completion

• Serve as lead author for small to medium sized project reports

• Independently prepare resource forms

• Develop fieldwork plans and Health, Safety, and Environment Plans

• Prepare fieldwork permit applications

• Conduct mobilization (e.g., preparing, ordering, and packing gear) and demobilization (e.g., cleaning and organizing gear, returning it to the right location)

• Direct the field crew in implementing plans

• Contribute to strategic planning and problem solving on a wide range of issues

• Mentor more junior staff and crew members

• Contribute to business development efforts, including scopes of work and budgets

• Coordinate with cultural resources team to ensure seamless integration of archaeological and built environment sections

• Prepare materials for meetings and consultation (e.g., powerpoint presentations)

• Participate in calls and meetings with clients and regulators when directed by leadership team and/or client

• Participate in consultation when directed

• Master’s degree in Archaeology or a related field

• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology

• Minimum of 5 years of professional archaeological fieldwork

• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA

• Must be capable of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment

• Must be willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed

• Experience using GPS technology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience working with tribal organizations

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience working in the consulting environment and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients

• A Registered Professional Archaeologist designation

• Experience completing cultural resources studies for infrastructure, transportation, electrical transmission, renewable energy, federal agencies, and/or remediation projects

• Existing relationships with tribal organizations

• Some experience doing archaeological projects in Alaska

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.