Senior Archaeologist or Senior Architectural Historian

Senior Archaeologist / Senior Architectural Historian

Apply for the Senior Archaeologist or Senior Architectural Historian role at GEI Consultants, Inc. This full‑time hybrid office position is based at our Sacramento, Oakland, or Southern California offices.

GEI’s Cultural Resources practice is growing. We seek an experienced professional to support new project opportunities and execute work with scientists, project managers, engineers, planners, and other staff.

• Lead cultural staff in meeting project technical and financial aspects, including development of field and office schedules.
• Assist administrative aspects of overseeing the cultural resources group, including staff supervision.
• Win, lead, plan, and manage contracts for cultural resources services on water, environmental, and energy projects throughout California and the U.S.
• Serve as project manager and/or task leader and manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.
• Oversee preparation of technical analyses and reports for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental documents to comply with regulations.
• Identify, evaluate, and solve complex environmental and regulatory issues related to cultural resources.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level staff, working closely with other senior‑level professionals.
• Collaborate with project environmental specialists, engineers, planners, and managers to execute projects.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through client contact, professional organization participation, and presentations.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.

• MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or Architectural History from an accredited institution.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in cultural resources compliance, including winning, managing, and executing projects in California.
• Experience strategically planning, leading, and managing cultural resources projects, and preparing related documents.
• Expertise in identifying, evaluating, and solving cultural resources and regulatory issues related to water, environmental, and energy projects.
• Strong reputation for high‑quality work products and regulatory problem solving.
• Business development track record and proposal writing skills.

We are technical experts dedicated to solving pressing problems such as climate change, sustainable development, critical infrastructure, and the future of energy. We bring together diverse expertise and collaborate to support our clients’ complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, GEI delivers a broad range of engineering, science, and consulting services. We value employee growth, competitive rewards, flexible arrangements, and a culture of client‑centered, curious, collaborative, and community‑minded teamwork.

• Market‑competitive compensation ($125k–$150k annually) with performance bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.
• Paid parental leave, commuter benefits, hybrid schedules, cell phone stipend.
• GEI University and continuing education assistance.
• Professional development opportunities and recognition programs.
• Profit‑sharing and 401(k) plan.
• Opportunity to become an owner/shareholder.
• Vibrant culture focused on partnership, sustainability, community giving, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Predominantly sedentary. Occasional light or medium lifting and field travel required.

Mid – Senior level

Full‑time

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