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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* + 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

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

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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…