Archaeologist - Principal Investigator

We are seeking an experienced Archaeologist and Principal Investigator to lead and deliver archaeological field investigations and Section 106 compliance efforts as part of our Environmental Services team. In this role, you will serve as a PI and project leader on complex cultural resources projects (including survey and field investigations), guide technical delivery and documentation, mentor and develop staff, and partner with clients and agencies throughout project delivery.

This is a great opportunity to join a 100% employee-owned firm recognized as one of Indiana's Best Places to Work and 2026 Indiana ESOP Company of the Year.

Lochmueller Group is an engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including water resources design; transportation design; traffic engineering and transportation planning; environmental analysis and permitting; construction engineering and inspection; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture driven by these values. We are a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Archaeological Fieldwork & Technical Expertise: Plans, coordinates, and conducts archaeological and cultural resources investigations in compliance with applicable regulations. Serves as Principal Investigator for archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and other investigations, as applicable. Leads and participates in archaeological fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, subsurface testing, excavation, and site documentation. Oversees and/or performs the identification, analysis, interpretation, and curation of archaeological artifacts and associated records.
  
  Evaluates archaeological resources and develops recommendations to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to cultural resources.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Conducts archival, records, and background research to support archaeological investigations. Researches, prepares, and reviews Section 106 compliance documentation, technical reports, determinations of eligibility, assessments of effect, treatment plans, and other archaeological deliverables. Coordinates consultation activities related to Section 106 and other applicable regulatory processes. Provides technical input and guidance as a subject-matter expert on archaeological compliance matters.
• Project Management & Delivery: May serve as a Project Manager for cultural resources projects. Manages project tasks, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. Reviews and approves archaeological project scopes, budgets, and schedules. Coordinates closely with internal project teams to meet project objectives and contractual requirements.
• Client, Agency & Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinates with clients, regulatory agencies, tribal representatives (as applicable), and the public throughout the project lifecycle. Participates in consultation, public involvement activities, and meetings with agencies, stakeholders, and the public, as needed. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with clients and agencies. May assist with business development efforts, including proposal support and strategic growth of archaeological services.
• Leadership, Mentorship & Professional Practice: Provides mentorship, training, and technical guidance to junior archaeological staff and field crews. Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor on archaeological matters. Ensures compliance with…