We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our innovative, dynamic, and growth-oriented cultural resources team! UES is a full-service, nationwide environmental consulting firm with a growing and vibrant cultural resource practice. We prioritize a client-first approach grounded in responsible resource management. Our team enjoys a respectful and supportive work environment bolstered by collaborative relationships within our team and with our clients. UES is actively looking for our next highly valued team member- this position is for a full-time Project Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Consultant, based out of our Salt Lake City, Utah office. However, the expectations for office presence and the physical location of the qualified candidate are highly flexible. This career path position will share responsibilities across the Western Region and beyond. This position offers hybrid or remote work options, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork- especially in Utah to start. ***Salary starting at $65k/yr, negotiable based on experience.*** **Job Responsibilities:** + Be responsible for the daily management of cultural resource (CR) tasks and projects, with Principal Investigator and Project Manager oversight + Direct fieldwork and supervise archaeological crews + Routinely write reports, complete forms, contribute to CR sections of environmental documents, assist with project proposals, etc. + Train temporary and permanent staff + Representing UES CR at meetings, conferences, or events + Be permitted/permittable across the various land management agencies (BLM, PLPCO, USFS, etc) of the West + Contribute to the CR team’s overall success and vision through teamwork, leadership, and collaboration **Required Qualifications:** + Graduate degree in archaeology or a closely related field. SOI-qualified individuals are required- with credentials or equivalent professional experience + 2 years of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in cultural resource management + 1 year of field and analytic experience in the archaeology of Western U.S. (preferably Utah and Nevada) + Comprehensive understanding of archaeological field methods and the ability and enthusiasm to share this knowledge with less experienced archaeologists + Familiarity with the prehistory and history of the Great Basin, Southwest, Intermountain West, and surrounding regions + Strong writing skills and the willingness to further develop those skills + Understanding of federal, state, and municipal preservation laws and regulations (particularly Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and how these are implemented at the project level + Leadership skills and a professional, approachable, and collaborative demeanor + Fluency in digital data collection and field data management (GIS skills a plus) + Registered Professional Archaeologist or Registered Archaeologist or ability to become so + Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and challenging physical environments + Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel overnight (up to 50 percent) + An emphasis on well-rounded archaeological consulting: including maximizing field efficiencies, comfort in client-facing roles, and working in diverse teams + A strong commitment to providing respectful, conscientious, and professional cultural resources consulting services **About UES** UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Occupational Health & Safety, Virtual Design Consulting, and Building Envelope. With over 3,400 team members across 70+ branches in the United States, UES provides essential engineering services to some of the most prominent and significant projects in the country. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021 and 2022, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. **Our Team Members** Our team members bring unique skill sets, licenses and certifications, and experience to our firm, which diversifies our team and allows us to provide a wide variety of services uniquely **grounded in excellence** . Our team STRIVES to uphold our core values of **safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence** to ensure we meet client expectations, support our communities, and build a strong, reliable team. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, which creates collaborative workspaces and a sense of camaraderie among our team members. At UES, we are eager to hire, teach, and train the next generation of industry leaders and learn from the expertise of each team member who walks through our doors. **To learn more about UES, visit** **teamues.com** **Our Benefits** We understand that our team members are the glue that holds our business together. We value the individual contributions of each person, and we show this by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance options, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact our Recruitment team at westcareers@teamues.com Check out our website: UES (http://teamues.com/) Follow us on social media: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-engineering-sciences-inc/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/universalengineeringsciences/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/universal\_engineering\_sciences/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/UniversalEngSci) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXK2FHVTcS5o9uLEKO7RuYg) \#GroundedInExcellence _EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job._ **Team:** Environmental Department **Work Type:** Full-Time **Location Type:** onsite