On-Call Staff Archaeologist (southeast

Jacobs is seeking Staff Archaeologists to support a variety of projects across Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Alabama. This position provides cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to commercial clients.

Depending on candidate and organization needs, this position will be hired as part-time, on‑call (without benefits; 1‑20 hours per week), with the possibility to turn into a full‑time role after working at Jacobs.

The archaeologist career path offers the opportunity to work on projects requiring compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and various state regulations. All work will be conducted under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff.

Frequent travel is expected. Candidates must be able to work 8‑to‑10‑hour days in a variety of conditions, understand that there could be frequent trips away from the office, and demonstrate a high awareness of workplace safety.

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM
• Minimum of 2 years of professional archaeological field work experience
• Experience in construction monitoring and collaborating with tribal monitors
• Basic knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and California state regulations and cultural resources policies
• Experience using GPS technology, including EOS, Field Map applications, Survey
  123, among others
• Basic soil identification
• Proficiency with basic feature and artifact identification, including precontact ceramics, flaked stone, and ground stone, and diagnostic historic artifacts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be capable of walking for long periods over rugged 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
• Must be motivated and able to work safely with minimum supervision
• Experience and comfort in working independently in the field and office

• Experience leading crews in the field
• Experience conducting research, literature reviews, and cartographic reviews
• Experience writing compliance reports and completing site forms
• Background in the consulting environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients
• HAZWOPER certification
• OSHA‑10 certification

Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $61,700.00 to $96,350.00; the position will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.