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In the role of Project Archaeologist, we'll count on you to:Manage archaeological surveys and site documentation, including feature and artifact identification and analyses; performing shovel test pits (STPs); site descriptions; photographs; and mappingPossess the technical knowledge to supervise archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settingsWork with multi-disciplinary teams in our Resources (strong focus on power market sector), Transportation, and Water Business Groups in the South Central (TX, OK, LA) region and nationally to help plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management effortsManage the production of professional quality reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance.Perform other duties as needed

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation)Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistanceMust be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and emailMust be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environmentsWork hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shiftsMust have a valid Driver’s LicenseBe able to operate a vehicle day or nightApproximately 50% travel required to project sites as neededPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field. With anticipated testing and data recovery projects anticipated as part of the workload, archeologists with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply: bioarcheology, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, GPR/magnetometer survey, and/or ceramic analysesMinimum two years' experience managing junior staff during fieldwork and report preparationExperience identifying and recording prehistoric and historic resourcesMust be able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)Must have good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasksWilling to provide a writing sampleCompetence in Microsoft Word, Excel and ProjectRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills Willingness to work under varied weather conditions Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.