Consultant, Archaeologist - Oregon

Shape the future of cultural resource stewardship across the Pacific Northwest. Join ERM as an experienced Consultant, Archaeologist leading meaningful fieldwork and regulatory analysis that directly informs responsible development and environmental decision-making.

This role is critical to ensuring culturally and historically significant resources are identified, protected, and thoughtfully integrated into project planning. You’ll play a key part in helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks while preserving the integrity of archaeological resources across the region. This is a full‑time, salaried position based in Portland, OR, with consideration for candidates across the Pacific Northwest. The role offers a mix of field and office‑based work in a dynamic, project‑driven environment.

• Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations across diverse landscapes in the Pacific Northwest.
• Support compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and eligibility evaluations for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
• Deliver high‑quality technical reporting that informs federal, state, and local environmental decisions.
• Strengthen ERM’s cultural resources practice through client engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Help shape project strategies by contributing to planning, logistics, and execution in a dynamic consulting environment.

• Required: Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field plus 2+ years (4+ years preferred) of professional experience.
• Required: Demonstrated experience as a Field Director in the Pacific Northwest.
• Required: Eligibility to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits.
• Required: Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (including NHPA Section 106).
• Required: Proven experience authoring or co‑authoring agency‑reviewed technical reports.
• Required: Ability to lead field efforts independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Required: Ability and willingness to travel to field sites in the United States; fieldwork may be required up to 75% of the time during peak field season, with the remaining time spent on desktop and organizational activities.
• Required: Ability to walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather and wildlife encounters; able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and able to excavate shovel tests.
• Required: Experience with field technologies (GPS, GIS applications, mapping tools).
• Required: Driver’s License and/or ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Preferred: Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation.
• Preferred: Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact assemblages.
• Preferred: Experience with historic structures.
• Preferred: Strong initiative and self‑motivation.
• Position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring.
• Prepare technical report sections for cultural resource investigations and environmental documents.
• Perform archival and desktop research to support project analyses.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies including SHPO and BLM.
• Support environmental permitting and compliance processes.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (planners, biologists, GIS specialists, engineers).
• Represent ERM in client, stakeholder, and agency interactions.
• Contribute to business development and growth in cultural heritage services.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.