Archaeologist

Responsibilities

• 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-Dallas

United States-Texas-Fort Worth

Environment/Sciences

Part-time

Regular

Cultural Resources

Jun 4, 2026

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