Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist; Arizona​/California)

Shape the future of cultural resource stewardship across the Southwestern states (Arizona) United States. Join ERM as an experienced Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist (Senior Consultant, Archaeologist) and lead 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 will take in consideration candidates across the Arizona and/or California. 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 3+ years (4+ years preferred) of professional experience
  • Demonstrated experience as a Field Lead in the Southwest
  • Eligibility to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits
  • Strong knowledge of Arizona federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (including NHPA Section 106)
  • Proven experience authoring or co-authoring agency‑reviewed technical reports
  • Ability to lead field efforts independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability and willingness to travel to field sites that will be located 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
  • Ability to walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests
  • Experience with field technologies (GPS, GIS applications, mapping tools)
  • Driver's License
    
    Required:
    
    This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
• Preferred
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation
  • Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact assemblages
  • Experience with historic structures
  • Strong initiative and self‑motivation

• 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

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