Maritime Archaeologist

Job Overview:

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure LLC, a leading engineering and environmental firm with a thriving coastal engineering and resilience practice, is pleased to announce an immediate opening in our Tampa, FL office for a Maritime Archaeologist. The successful candidate will serve as a technical and regulatory lead for marine cultural resources projects. This is a high-impact role for a professional who meets (or exceeds) Secretary of the Interior (SOI) standards and can function as a Qualified Maritime Archaeologist (QMA).

The ideal candidate will be able to step into active projects with minimal onboarding, lead cultural resources efforts independently, and produce defensible, regulator-ready deliverables. APTIM supports offshore energy, coastal restoration, and marine infrastructure projects nationwide. Our work requires close integration between archaeology, marine geophysics, and engineering disciplines. This position is primarily office-based, focused on project management, data interpretation, QA/QC, and reporting, with some offshore survey participation expected.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

* Assist on projects requiring compliance with Section 106 and related federal and state regulations (office and field)

* Support project-specific archaeological interpretations, recommendations, and technical sign-off

* Assist in maritime archaeology scopes across multiple concurrent projects, including planning, execution, budgeting, and schedule adherence

* Interface directly with regulatory agencies (e.g., BOEM, SHPOs) and represent APTIM in technical discussions

* Assist in data collection, processing, review, and interpretation of marine geophysical datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler) for identification of potential cultural resources

* Assist in evaluation, prioritization, and investigation strategies for archaeological targets

* Establish and enforce QA/QC procedures for archaeological data review, interpretation, and reporting

* Integrate geophysical data with archival research, historical context, and ground-truthing results

* Lead preparation and final QA/QC of technical deliverables, including Phase I archaeological assessments, remote sensing reports, and clearance/avoidance recommendations

* Support proposal development, including technical approach, scope definition, and cost estimating

* Contribute to business development and client engagement efforts

* Provide technical input for project planning and survey design

* Provide offshore support for critical project phases involving an onboard QMA or archaeological monitor

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or Master's (preferred) in Maritime Archaeology, Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

* 3-5 years of relevant experience in archaeology and/or marine cultural resources

* Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology

* Ability to become listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist

* Scuba Certified (AAUS preferred)

* Demonstrated experience functioning as a field crew chief or equivalent lead role

* Ability to independently develop and defend archaeological interpretations and recommendations

* Experience collecting, reviewing and interpreting marine geophysical data for cultural resources identification

* Strong technical writing skills with a demonstrated record of regulator-accepted deliverables

* Experience with federal and state regulatory frameworks, including Section 106 compliance

* Experience with geophysical survey methods and datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler, bathymetry)

* Proficiency with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS)

* Experience preparing clearance/avoidance recommendations for offshore investigations (e.g., vibracores, borings, anchoring activities)

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, both in-office and in the field, working across multidisciplinary technical and project teams of varying experience levels

* Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight and contribute immediately to active projects

* Excellent, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to clients, regulators, and internal teams

About APTIM:

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunities for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

* Work that is worthy of your time and talent

* Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home

* Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities

* A voice in making our company better

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