Project Archaeologist

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We are a global leader in environmental consulting, strengthened by the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers Inc. Our expertise spans environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. With over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Archaeologist for our Louisville, KY office. Be involved in projects with the Cultural Resources Management Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

In addition to our many ongoing Phase I, II, and III projects, WSP has multiple upcoming cultural resources projects from survey to mitigation in Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, with additional work anticipated across the Midwest and Southeast.

WSP is seeking talented candidates to join our growing Cultural Resources Management Team. Our highly experienced staff is located across the United States and includes over 38 cultural resources professionals housed in Louisville, Kentucky;
Lexington, Kentucky;
Kansas City, Missouri; and Jefferson City, Missouri, with additional staff located across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions.

• Lead heritage and cultural resource projects.
• Direct field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium‑size projects.
• Interact with clients, landowners, contractors, and others.
• Work with tribal monitors and representatives.
• Help clients comply with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and assist with completing cultural resources reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects.
• Perform professional archaeological work and conduct investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information on a particular cultural resource problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or plan for various historical preservation and environmental issues.
• Interact with regulatory and historical preservation agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest archaeological methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of relevant post‑education experience in Section 106/110 compliance, CRM archaeology, preferably in the Midwest and Southeast.
• Thorough understanding of the regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest and Southeast regions.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non‑scientific audience.
• Highly capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health,…