Geoarchaeologist

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Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

TRC has an opening for a full-time Project Geoarchaeologist to report to our Austin, TX or Tulsa, OK office and work throughout our Southern Plains region.

This person will support large-scale and small-scale projects focusing on Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico. We are looking for an individual that is enthusiastic about their work, yet also possesses a strong commitment to client service and technical excellence. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenges of working alongside others in a fast-paced environment and they will help to develop effective solutions to both expected and unexpected project challenges.

This position will require frequent travel away from the office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geoarchaeological assessments during Phase I–III archaeological investigations.
• Analyze sedimentary contexts, stratigraphy, and geomorphology to interpret site formation processes.
• Direct field sampling strategies (e.g., soil cores, augering, profile recording) to evaluate site preservation and potential.
• Write geoarchaeological components of technical reports, including strati graphic descriptions, profile illustrations, and interpretive syntheses.
• Provide scientific support during agency consultation or review (e.g., SHPO, USACE, BLM).
• Participate in meetings with clients, tribal representatives, or regulatory stakeholders as needed.
• Assist with proposal writing, research design development, and scoping of geoarchaeological studies.
• Help evaluate landscapes for their archaeological potential using both field and desktop methods (e.g., GIS, LiDAR, soils data).
• Contribute to project planning and logistics for field deployments.
• Direct all types of archaeological projects, ranging from small local surveys through large, multi-year and multi-state projects.
• Handle planning, logistics, and supervision of fieldwork for projects as assigned and assist with report writing, under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• A Masters degree in Anthropology is required
• Demonstrated coursework in soils, sedimentology, and geomorphology
• Experience contributing geoarchaeological components to CRM projects (Phase I–III) and technical reports
• 2-5 years of experience in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork with supervisory experience
• Some familiarity with digital field technology (GPS units, tablets, cameras)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to safety
• Ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner, with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills
• The ability to work well on a team and individually
• Basic knowledge of Section 106 and state and federal regulations and environmental review processes and requirements
• Experience in the archeology of Texas and Oklahoma and the surrounding region, preferred
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen

Benefits*:TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both…