Project Archaeologist

Project Archaeologist

The project archaeologist will manage archaeological surveys, supervise field technicians, prepare high‑quality reports, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the Power Market Sector in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

• Manage archaeological surveys that include shovel testing, auger testing, mechanized trenching, site delineation, documentation, feature and artifact identification, analysis, photography, and mapping.
• Supervise archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settings.
• Prepare archaeological site forms, descriptions, and eligibility evaluations.
• Contribute to the production of professional quality reports meeting state and federal regulatory standards.
• Work with teams in HDR Business Groups—Resources, Transportation, and Water—to plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or a closely related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong writing and communication skills; self‑starter.
• Familiarity with field study design, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously in minimally supervised environments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle day or night.
• Approximately 50% travel required.

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field with a minimum of five years’ experience.
• Experience identifying and recording pre‑contact and historic resources.
• Experience managing archaeological teams composed of technicians.
• Ability to work effectively in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.

• Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without physical assistance (e.g., hiking short distances in shrub or native vegetation).
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and via email.
• Must be able to work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Work hours may include weekends and/or night shifts.

• United States – Texas – Austin (Primary)
• United States – Texas – Dallas
• United States – Louisiana – Baton Rouge
• United States – Texas – Houston
• United States – Texas – Fort Worth
• United States – Oklahoma – Tulsa
• United States – Louisiana – Metairie