Archaeologist

Staff Archaeologist

In this role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Perform site testing and conduct analyses work on a variety of development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources and excavations
• Provide technical expertise to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents
• Perform routine scientist assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
• This position will require travel as needed to North Texas offices and client project sites.
• Perform other duties as needed

• Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.
• Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to operate a vehicle day or night.
• Approximately 66% travel is required.

• Master's
• Previous work experience in cultural resource projects

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
• Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

United States – Texas – Fort Worth

Full-time

Regular

Cultural Resources

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.