Project Archaeologist

Responsibilities

• Leading heritage and cultural resource projects from planning through execution
• Directing field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations
• Assisting with development and scoping of medium‑size projects
• Interacting with clients, landowners, contractors, and stakeholders
• Coordinating and working with tribal monitors and representatives
• Supporting client compliance with state and federal regulations
• Preparing and contributing to cultural resources reports, data entry, impact assessments, and permitting activities
• Conducting professional archaeological investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys
• Interfacing with regulatory and historic preservation agencies in a confident, professional manner
• Staying current with archaeological methods, procedures, and best practices
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision‐making in accordance with WSP’s Code of Conduct
• Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs

• Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or a related field
• 3–5 years of post‑graduate experience in Section 106/110 compliance and CRM archaeology, preferably in the Midwest and Southeast
• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance
• Excellent technical writing and reporting skills
• Demonstrated expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest and Southeast regions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to work independently while providing guidance and leadership to junior staff
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and QA/QC standards
• Proven critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP health, safety, and conduct policies
• Flexibility to work schedules aligned with project needs, including occasional extended workweeks
• Ability to travel occasionally based on project requirements

• Specialized expertise supported by publications, presentations, or demonstrated project experience in the Central United States
• Active participation in professional archaeological or historic preservation organizations

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Flexible and agile workplace model
• Commitment to health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status are not factors in hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and other employment decisions. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.