Archaeology Principal Investigator – Full Time

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Archaeology Principal Investigator – Full Time

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide. Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specialize in the areas of air, water, waste, ecological and cultural resources across the country and internationally.

Our Central Cultural Resources Department Is Seeking An Archaeology Principal Investigator To Join The Environmental Team. This Position Can Be Based In One Of The Following Offices With The Ability To Work Remotely

• Austin, Texas
• Houston, Texas
• San Antonio, Texas
• Baton Rouge, LA
  
  

This is a full-time, salaried position that comes with a great benefits package.

Job Summary Of Roles And Responsibilities

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, architectural historians, historians, biologists, and ecologists on a variety of project scales.

Required Education/Experience

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) professional standards for archaeology
• Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience years and at least (2) as a field supervisor or higher
• Experience with local cultural history and material culture in the South-Central United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi
• The ability to successfully plan and implement cultural resources survey projects.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Permitting requirements in the South-Central United States with an emphasis in Texas and Louisiana.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• The ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent research and writing skills
  
  

Desired Education/Experience

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of current equipment, technology, and approaches used in the recording and documenting of archaeological sites and artifacts
• Specialized skills and expertise in one or more of the following: historic architecture, geoarchaeology, or analysis of pre-contact period lithics or ceramics.
• Demonstrated experience in archaeological data analysis and report writing
• Ability to work independently, and to fully plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work long hours, in potentially harsh environments, and under varying weather conditions
• Ability to successfully lead teams composed of diverse personalities
• Candidates may expect to be subject to client or project-specific formal background checks or drug test regimens
  
  

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care
  
  

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.