Cultural Resources Geoarchaeologist

Rincon Consultants is seeking a mid to senior-level Geoarchaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources practice. This is an exciting opportunity to bring specialized expertise in geoarchaeology to support large-scale utility, infrastructure, and environmental projects across California. You will play a key role in advancing Rincon’s technical capabilities in cultural resources, collaborating with archaeologists, paleontologists, and environmental planners to deliver high-quality work for clients across energy, water, transportation, and environmental planning market sectors.

The ideal candidate has strong field and laboratory experience, with demonstrated expertise in soil stratigraphy, geomorphology, and archaeological site formation processes. You will contribute to multidisciplinary teams, conduct geoarchaeological studies to inform cultural resources evaluations, and support compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 of the NHPA.

While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote‑work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in‑person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office, which currently includes:
Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. We are open to locations across California.

• Conduct geoarchaeological investigations, including archaeological sensitivity analyses, review and interpretation of geotechnical report data, site formation processes, geomorphological considerations, and soil stratigraphy assessments. Integrate geoarchaeological data into cultural resources evaluations, surveys, and excavation projects.
• Prepare technical reports, geoarchaeological assessments, and contribute to CEQA/NEPA and Section 106 documentation.
• Provide technical support for cultural resources compliance on transportation, energy, water, and community development projects.
• Collaborate with archaeologists, paleontologists, and environmental scientists to deliver integrated project solutions.

• Ensure technical accuracy and consistency in geoarchaeological work, analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to QA/QC review of cultural resources deliverables with a geoarchaeological focus.
• Support the development of innovative approaches to cultural resources evaluation, including predictive modeling and GIS-based geomorphological analysis.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation related to geoarchaeological scopes of work.

• Provide mentorship and training to cultural resources staff in geoarchaeological methods and applications.
• Collaborate across Rincon’s Cultural Resources team to expand internal expertise and service offerings.
• Support proposal writing, scope development, and client presentations related to geoarchaeological work.

• MA/MS or PhD in Geoarchaeology, Geology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
• Strong academic and/or applied background in stratigraphy, geomorphology, pedology, and archaeological site formation processes.
• 8+ years of professional experience conducting geoarchaeological investigations in California or the western United States.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate geoarchaeological findings into cultural resources compliance under CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports and collaborate in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong GIS and geospatial analysis skills a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments throughout California.

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $140,000 - $160,000 plus benefits and a generous bonus program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third‑party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered…