WSP - Mid-level Archaeologist

Tempe, AZ, United States
Tucson, AZ, United States
Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Salary: $63,300 to $111,980/yr

https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/82631

This Opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting career where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you learning and growth opportunities?  We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.  We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow professionally.  We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals.  Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

We work with top-tier public and private clients supporting medium to large scale environmental projects. Work includes all aspects of cultural resource management including cultural records reviews, surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring as well as authoring and implementing mitigation and management plans. 

We have a career opportunity for a Mid-Level Archaeologist to join our team in Tempe, AZ or one of our regional offices located throughout the Southwest.

Your Impact

• Conducting archeology investigations and preparing reports.
• Scheduling, managing, and conducting fieldwork and documentation associated with archaeological projects for a variety of clients throughout the southwestern United States.
• Responsible for contributing to the development of various levels of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-compliant documentation.
• Working collaboratively with a variety of project teams and clients in the public and private sectors and handling concurrent assignments.
• Working with federal and state agencies to develop and implement Programmatic Agreements
• Will travel throughout the southwestern United States.  Approximately 30% overnight travel.
• Prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 3 - 5 + years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance.
• Ability to be added to archaeological permits on state, federal, and tribal lands in the U.S. Southwest including Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, California, and Navajo Nation. 
• 3 + years experience working with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 compliance, and general archeological practices is required.
• Knowledge of the State Historic Preservation Act (A.R.S.  § 41-861 et seq), and the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S.  § 41-841 et seq), Title 37, Public Land statutes, and ASLD Administrative Rules and Regulations.
• Experience working on local, state, and federal projects. 
• Knowledge of Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, history and historic preservation.
• Ability to analyze technical reports for accurate information regarding cultural resources, legal descriptions, and land ownership.  
• Ability to apply methods, techniques and practices used to direct archaeological and historic site assessment and mitigation programs.
• Ability to research, analyze, develop, and manage archaeological and historic preservation plans and resources.
• Ability to coordinate archaeological mitigation measures for the preservation of cultural resources through avoidance or recovery of significant archaeological materials.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and must be technologically proficient including experience with databases and field data collection programs (Excel, AZSITE, NMCRIS, NVCRIS, SEGO, Access, ArcGIS Field maps preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with various project teams and a variety of clients in the public and private sectors and handle concurrent assignments.
• Must have the capability to prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
• Ability to grow, mentor, and manage small teams of archaeologists and project staff. 
• Ability to communicate with Federal and State agencies and the private sector. 
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the southwestern United States.  Approximately 30% overnight travel.
• Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
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Tempe, AZ, United States
Tucson, AZ, United States
Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Salary: $74,200 to $129,800/yr

https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/82630

This Opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting career where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you learning and growth opportunities?  We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.  We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow professionally.  We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals.  Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

We work with top-tier public and private clients supporting medium to large scale environmental projects. Work includes all aspects of cultural resource management including cultural records reviews, surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring as well as authoring and implementing mitigation and management plans. 

We have a career opportunity for a Senior Archaeologist to join our team in Tempe, AZ or in our offices in the Southwest.

Your Impact

• Conducting archeology investigations and preparing reports.
• Scheduling, managing, and conducting fieldwork and documentation associated with archaeological projects for a variety of clients throughout the southwestern United States.
• Responsible for contributing to the development of various levels of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-compliant documentation.
• Working collaboratively with a variety of project teams and clients in the public and private sectors and handling concurrent assignments.
• Working with federal and state agencies to develop and implement Programmatic Agreements
• Will travel throughout the southwestern United States.  Approximately 30% overnight travel.
• Prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 5 - 7 + years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance.
• Ability to be added to archaeological permits on state, federal, and tribal lands in the U.S. Southwest including Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, California, and Navajo Nation.
• 5 + years of experience working with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 compliance, and general archeological practices is required.
• Knowledge of the State Historic Preservation Act (A.R.S.  § 41-861 et seq), and the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S.  § 41-841 et seq), Title 37, Public Land statutes, and ASLD Administrative Rules and Regulations.
• Experience working on local, state, and federal projects.
• Knowledge of Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, history and historic preservation.
• Ability to analyze technical reports for accurate information regarding cultural resources, legal descriptions, and land ownership.  
• Ability to apply methods, techniques and practices used to direct archaeological and historic site assessment and mitigation programs.
• Ability to research, analyze, develop, and manage archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
• Ability to coordinate archaeological mitigation measures for the preservation of cultural resources through avoidance or recovery of significant archaeological materials.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and must be technologically proficient including experience with databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with various project teams and a variety of clients in the public and private sectors and handle concurrent assignments.
• Ability to grow, mentor, and manage small teams of archaeologists and project staff.
• Must have the capability to prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
• Ability to communicate with Federal and State agencies and the private sector.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the southwestern United States.  Approximately 30% overnight travel.
• Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Colliers Engineering & Design - Cultural Principal Investigator

https://careers.colliersengineering.com/careers-home/jobs/12448?lang=en-us

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

Colliers Engineering & Design (CED) is a leading engineering and environmental consulting firm with a rapidly growing archaeological practice dedicated to preserving and interpreting cultural heritage. We provide comprehensive cultural resource management services across diverse industries and landscapes, with a strong focus on the Southwest and Arizona. Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a full-time Principal Investigator (PI) with deep expertise in Southwest archaeology and regulatory compliance to help lead projects and mentor staff.  We have 3 offices in the Phoenix, AZ area and this position can be located in either our Phoenix, AZ office or Gilbert, AZ office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator for cultural resource projects, including Class I, II, and III surveys and testing and data recovery projects.
• Develop and implement project-specific research designs and methodologies.
• Lead compliance efforts with Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and state/local regulations.
• Supervise and mentor field directors, crew chiefs, staff archaeologists, and field technicians.
• Coordinate with clients, SHPO, ASM, federal and state agencies, and Tribal Nations to facilitate consultation and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality technical reports, management summaries, and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Contribute to business development, including proposal writing, budgeting, and cultivating client relationships.
• Remain current with archaeological research, regulatory developments, and best practices in cultural resource management.
• Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
• Working in various terrains and environments throughout the year.
• Performing physical tasks in the field which may include regular carrying of equipment (20-50 pounds).
• Occasional local and overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or another closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in cultural resource management.
• Demonstrated expertise in the archaeology of the Southwest and Arizona.
• Experience in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and/or Colorado strongly preferred.
• Experience leading Class I, II, and III surveys, testing, and data recovery projects.
• Knowledge of Arizona permitting processes (ASM, SHPO) and federal permitting.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• RPA certification or ability to obtain.
• Existing working relationships with Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) in the region.
• Familiarity with geospatial and archaeological software (ArcGIS, Collector, Trimble, etc.).
• Experience conducting public outreach and interpretation of archaeological resources.
• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and staff.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Ability/willingness to lift equipment or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability/willingness to walk long distances on rugged terrain.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 20th, 2026.

https://pimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/pimacareers/job/Cultural-Resources-Compliance-Manager---Conservation-Lands---Resources_JR102979

Hiring Range: $76,876 - $92,268 Annually 

Pay Range: $76,876 - $107,660 Annually 

Location: Tucson, AZ

This position will lead the County’s cultural resources compliance program and help ensure that the stewardship and preservation of cultural resources, places and landscapes remains integrated with infrastructure, conservation, and community planning across Pima County.

The role oversees regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local preservation laws—including the National Historic Preservation Act, the Arizona Antiquities Act, and Pima County Board of Supervisors Policy C3.17—and works closely with Tribal Nations, agencies, and partners throughout the region.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises and mentors compliance program staff by assigning tasks, tracking progress, providing professional development, and conducting performance evaluations to ensure effective regulatory compliance;

• Oversees County-wide compliance with federal, state, and local preservation laws including the National Historic Preservation Act and the Arizona Antiquities Act for both County projects and private sector activities;

• Assists in implementing Pima County Board of Supervisors Policy C3.17 requiring cultural resource protection, ensuring documentation and reporting accuracy;

• Manages compliance databases and GIS mapping systems, maintaining accurate and secure records;

• Assists the Historic Preservation Officer by serving as a point of contact between Pima County and local, state, and federal agencies, tribal governments, and the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission;

• Presents County projects for regulatory review and oversees Historic Zone and Landmark Zone designation applications;

• Advises developers, planners, and architects on integrating historic preservation into their projects;

• Supports educational initiatives and partnerships to enhance public awareness of cultural resource compliance and preservation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) from an accredited college or university in history, archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment and three years’ experience in cultural resources management, historic preservation or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment which includes two years of supervisory and/or managerial experience AND meets professional qualifications for either a “Project Director” or “Principal Investigator” per rules implementing the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S. 41-841, et seq., 41-865) AND meets Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology or architectural history or historic architecture.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience with complex, multi-jurisdictional cultural resources compliance programs involving NHPA Section 106 and Arizona Antiquities Act implementation, including responsibility for eligibility determinations and effects findings.

• Experience with direct supervision of professional staff, including performance evaluation, mentoring, and workload management within a cultural resources or historic preservation context.

• Experience with managing or administering cultural resources compliance tracking systems, databases, GIS platforms, or similar regulatory information systems.

• Experience with or employment in a public agency implementing cultural resources preservation policies, ordinances, or board/council directives.

Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona is seeking a Permits Specialist for the AAA Permits Office who supports the Arizona Antiquities Act (AAA) Permits Office Manager with tasks associated with AAA compliance and administration specifically linked to projects associated with the Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment (BEAD) Program. This work includes, but is not limited to, conducting reviews of permit applications, treatment plans, and reports, assessing the qualifications of applicants for Project Directors and Principal Investigators, and maintaining the paper and electronic records associated with projects.

For additional details and to apply please visit: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/25351?c=arizona

Location: Tucson, AZ

Salary: $53,039 - $66,299

On-Call Archaeological Technician at Terracon Consultants, Inc. 

Rate of pay: $19.50/hr

General Responsibilities:

Provide archaeological support which may include archaeological surveys, testing, or excavations, and corresponding documentation. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Responsible for assisting with archaeological fieldwork, such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation.
• Conduct archaeological surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under the supervision of a Crew Chief or higher.
• Identify artifacts and basic stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
• Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment.
• Communicate basic information to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work outdoors in remote locations.
• Walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for prolonged periods.
• Conduct fieldwork in various environments, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be willing to travel and work out of town as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to use Global Positioning Systems
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Staff Archaeologist at Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Salary: $56,700 annually

General Responsibilities:

Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include conducting field work, identifying artifacts, laboratory analysis, writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and stakeholders.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Responsible for conducting fieldwork and writing small to medium sized, relatively uncomplicated reports.
• Manages a field crew and ensures that Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs are performing fieldwork to the highest standards.
• May serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on survey and testing projects.
• Conducts archival research or field documentation and ensures the team is recording appropriate information or conducting appropriate analyses.
• Confidently identifies artifacts and recognizes natural and cultural features/stratigraphy.
• Responsible for ensuring field forms, data collection, and sample collection are consistent, complete, accurate and follows project-specific requirements.
• Prepares simple proposals.
• Presents papers at professional conferences.
• Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
• Familiar with the cultural history of the region and surrounding areas.
• Secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Registered Archaeologist (RA)

Archaeology Principal Investigator - Arizona/Southwest U.S.

Harris Environmental

This work for this role may primarily be done in-office or remotely (from AZ/NM/CO/UT) but does require some travel to field sites on occasion.  

Salary: $90,000 - 115,000/yr

To apply, please email resume and letter of interest to Katie Handley, Human Resources Manager, at khandley@heg-inc.com

Harris Environmental Group, Inc.is seeking an archaeological Principal Investigator (PI) to direct compliance projects for state, federal, and commercial clients. Archaeological experience in the southwestern United States is preferred, as the person in this role should hold or be eligible for Arizona PI certification. The position will assist with project development, direction, coordination and quality control for cultural resource management projects. Responsibilities will include project direction (including some fieldwork and possibly travel), oversight of field directors, producing quality reports, managing multiple projects, and assisting the CRM team with budget and proposal planning.

Candidates must have an M. A. or Ph.D. in Anthropology or Archaeology and a minimum of seven years of work experience and three to five years of experience as PI. Compensation package will be commensurate with experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all fieldwork, analysis, and report production is conducted to professional standards and guidelines
• Remain current with agency protocols for conducting cultural resources work
• Prepare proposals, reports, and other technical documents, monitor field procedures, and author Research Designs, Treatment Plans, and other technical documents
• Oversee field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production
• Establish project procedures and budgetary restraints and work with teams to assure that projects are concluded within budget and on time
• Conduct content edits of technical reports

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology or related field
• Must meet ASM PI requirements
• At least five years supervisory and fieldwork experience in contract archaeology and experience working on National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance within Arizona
• Ability to plan and conduct research based on contemporary archaeological method and theory
• Ability to be listed on our various federal and state cultural resource permits- including being permitted in Arizona
• • Experience in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado strongly preferred
• Experience with content edits of reports and a strong background in scheduling and budgeting
• Ability to train, coordinate, and oversee personnel
• Exceptional technical writing skills and a record of completing and editing technical reports on deadlines
• Experience with Section 106 compliance, NEPA and other relevant compliance processes (preferred)
• Ability to work independently as well as oversee small or large projects
• Experience with excavation, artifact identification, and analysis of archaeological data
• Proficiency using ESRI GIS software and data management as applied to CRM projects
• Experience working with Native American groups and US federal agencies (preferred)

Position: Field Archaeologist

Wilson & Company

Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Hourly Rate: $17-$30 / hour (Depending on Experience)

Apply Here: https://wilsonco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/.../Field...

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined engineering and architecture consulting firm, is currently seeking a part-time, as needed Environmental Professional – Field Archaeologist or Archaeological Technician to join our growing team. This individual will work with a team of environmental professionals from across the company to perform archaeological and historic architectural surveys, draft reports and site forms, conduct environmental analyses, and deliver quality documents supporting our federal, state, local, and tribal clients under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and other applicable federal and state regulations for cultural and environmental resource management. This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

This position will assist with archaeological fieldwork throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri, as needed and will work with the Project Archaeologist to conduct cultural resource inventories for a variety of our federal, state, local, and tribal clients. The field archaeologist or technician will assist in managing field generated data including site forms, GIS files, photos, and artifact analysis forms. They will participate as a secondary author of inventory reports and will assist with the development of resource management recommendations. Specific tasks will include cultural monitoring, completing field surveys, documenting archaeological and historic built environment resources, and preparing technical reports. Strong communication skills are required and experience with GIS is preferred.

All Wilson & Company environmental staff work collaboratively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across the firm to meet project goals, and with other key staff to build relationships both locally and in all states where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work.

Essential Job Functions

Provide technical archaeological and cultural resources expertise detailed in Job Description above

Ability to work independently.

Ability to mobilize rapidly for field assignments

Conduct archaeological and cultural resources field surveys, includes travel throughout the Intermountain West and Southwest and potential out-of-state travel to support a national environmental program.

Collaborate on the preparation of technical reports and site forms.

Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across Wilson & Company to meet project goals, and with other key staff to build client relationships in states where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work.

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related discipline.

Participation in an archaeological field school or 1.5 months of full-time archaeological survey and excavation.

Working knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 regulations, and state cultural resource statutes.

Experience with GPS data collection technologies (Trimble or Juniper GNSS Receivers, ESRI Field Maps).

Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, environmental, and cultural resources professionals.

Task management skills with ability to complete work on schedule and within budget.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent technical writing skills.

Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree in archaeology or anthropology or related discipline.

1+ years of directly relevant field experience, survey and/or excavation in the Great Basin or adjacent areas.

3+ years of progressively responsible task management and report writing experience.

Permitted or permittable to conduct survey under state and federal permits in Utah (6+ months of experience in relevant culture areas).

Experience working on various jurisdictions, including Navajo Nation, BLM, USFS and State Land.

Experience documenting the historic built environment and/or historic architecture experience.

Cultural resources experience in other states.

Preparation of NEPA documents at the national, state, local and tribal level, including desktop data collection, analysis, and technical writing.

Experience coordinating and consulting with regulatory agencies.

Experience with ESRI software in collecting data and creating maps.

Digital Archaeologist - the Digital Archaeological Record

Location: Remote

Salary: $55,000/yr

Benefits eligible

Term position that ends 12/1/2026

Expedited hiring opportunity for an AZ archaeologist who has previously worked for the US Forest Service and has experience with the USFS NRM system. Applicants must be AZ residents and have experience with USFS Heritage Web data entry.

To apply: Submit CV and brief cover letter to Chris Nicholson at cmnich13@asu.edu.