Senior Archaeologist, Principal Investigator – PNW

Location(s): Portland or Seattle
Work Environment: Hybrid/Remote
Compensation: $125,000-$160,000 annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. 

Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. 

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. 

Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.  

Who You Are 

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. 

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.  

How You’ll Make an Impact 

We are seeking a full-time Archaeologist V (senior archaeologist/ principal investigator) for our Portland or Seattle office. Qualified candidates interested in working remotely from other parts of the Pacific Northwest are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will manage and implement diverse cultural resources projects and work collaboratively with existing Dudek staff. Direct experience working in the Pacific Northwest is strongly desired, as well as the ability to travel and work outside of the region. The qualified candidate will have experience managing client/agency/Tribal relationships and successfully managing projects to completion from start to finish.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• The applicant will be expected to lead successful implementation and management of all aspects of small-, medium-, and large-sized projects, including research, survey, testing and evaluation, data recovery, creative mitigation, and archeological monitoring.
• The applicant will be expected to supervise and mentor early-career staff and encourage their career growth within the team. The ability and willingness to do so is required of the candidate.
• The applicant will be expected to collaborate with and include other members of the team. The mindset will be of “we” not of “I” with the understanding that we are all stronger and more creative as a group than on our own.  
• The applicant will be expected to have and pursue interests that can help drive our team’s goals forward (which includes working on fun, interesting, and sometimes challenging projects), develop relationships with new clients, and maintain existing relationships. Ability to champion proposals, collaborate with other team members, and clearly communicate will be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree in archaeology or anthropology)
• Is an Oregon qualified archaeologist (OQA)
• Minimum of 15 years’ supervisory experience in cultural resource management, responsible for the design and outcome of cultural resources investigations to meet regulatory requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years’ staff management experience with full-time employees
• Good knowledge of the history, archaeology, and ethnography of the Pacific Northwest
• Good working knowledge of federal cultural resources regulations and guidelines, as well as familiarity with state and local regulations in Oregon and Washington.
• Maintains good professional relationships with the region’s agency and Tribal staff.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to provide and receive positive and constructive feedback
• Ability to resolve conflict through collaboration and communication
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Has been the principal investigator for work conducted under ARPA permits in Oregon and Washington.
• Has been the principal investigator for work conducted under SHPO Archaeological Permits in Oregon (must be an OQA).
• Is a registered professional archaeologist (RPA).
• Good knowledge of and experience using ESRI survey and mapping products and collecting and analyzing accurate field data.

Compensation: $125,000-$160,000 annually*

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment. 

Working Conditions  
Environment 

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. 

• This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment. 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:  

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting. 

• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.  
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

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Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. 

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. 

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