Archaeologist
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Science
Environmental Compliance & Protection
Tetra Tech's Permitting & Resource Management operations is seeking Archaeologist to join our high-performing team to assist in our continued provision of top-of-the-line client services. Tetra Tech provides diverse opportunities for training and advancement while working on interesting projects in multiple market segments.
The position will require some project travel that will range in duration from one-to-two day sessions to eight-day on/six-days off sessions to shorter time periods and day trips depending on project location and scale. For overnight travel, crew members will receive per diem based on current GSA rates for the area and paid single occupancy hotel. Potential projects include, but are not limited to project management, report and proposal writing, field inventory, monitoring, evaluative testing, visual resource assessment, and site mitigation for prehistoric and historic cultural resources.
WhyTetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.
Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions:Responsibilities will include a wide range of activities including, but not limited to,
- Project health and safety compliance.
- Perform field work including conducting pedestrian inventory, site recording, evaluative testing, NRHP evaluations, and construction monitoring.
- Office-based tasks including completing file searches, field preparation, resource form completions, and assisting with technical reporting and proposal writing.
- Support cultural resource investigations associated with federal, state, tribal, and local regulations.
- Follow agency, state, and client requirements for resource documentation.
- Work under direction of field leads and project managers. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental sciences, engineers, planners, etc.
- Bachelor’s degree in Archeology and/or Anthropology is required.
- Candidate must have attended an archaeological field school with a focus on North American archaeology being a plus.
- At least 5 to 7 years of experience working in cultural resource management required.
- Experience conducting archaeological and cultural resource field work including surveys, monitoring, testing, site recording, and documentation.
- Knowledge of federal and state cultural resource regulations.
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite.
- Familiarity with Google Earth Pro and/or ESRI ArcGIS.
- Familiarity with Trimble and/or related GPS systems.
- A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulation sis required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
- ESRI GIS Software experience a plus.
- Ability to travel and perform fieldwork (approx. 40% or more of travel required).
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to walk over open / rugged terrain outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
- Work will occur in outdoor open/rugged terrain and in varied weather conditions and environmental factors.
- Office-based…
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