Senior Archaeologist

Senior Archaeologist

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We are hiring! Atkins is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team in Atlanta, GA. The selected candidate will apply their knowledge and experience toward the assessment of transportation, planning, and infrastructure projects, preparation and review of environmental documents in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and other environmental plans, occasionally lead field work while adhering to Atkins safety protocols, or minimally oversee the team's adherence to protocols and procedures.

• Conduct research using a variety of primary and secondary sources.
• Evaluate historic resources for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other relevant environmental laws.
• Assess effects to archaeological resources, including working with design professionals and overall project team to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with Section 106, and propose mitigation when necessary.
• Write technical reports and provide quality reviews of reports prepared by others, including creating project and resource location maps.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and tribal governments.
• Maintain task schedules for assigned projects, including a list of all required cultural resources documentation prioritized by project baseline schedules.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Must be prepared to occasionally spend time in the field and travel to project sites, with some overnight visits required. Projects will generally be in Georgia but could be elsewhere throughout the United States, as needed.

• At minimum, must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
• 8+ years of full‑time professional Cultural Resource Management experience and demonstrated experience with all phases of archaeological projects.
• Intermediate experience with ArcGIS is required.
• Prior Georgia Department of Transportation experience is highly desired.
• Prior field supervisory and report writing experience is required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects while meeting all baseline schedule dates.
• General understanding of the following industries: transportation, infrastructure, state and local governments, and/or regulatory/compliance.
• Familiarity with reading transportation engineering plans is ideal.
• Excellent written, technical, and interpersonal skills. A writing sample will be required as part of the application process.

At Atkins

Réalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, Atkins

Réalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

We’re Atkins

Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Expected compensation range is between $80,000 - $100,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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