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WSP in the U.S. · 12 hours ago

Project Archaeologist

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting, and they are seeking a Project Archaeologist for their St. Louis office. The role involves leading heritage and cultural resource projects, directing field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead heritage and cultural resource projects

Direct field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations

Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects

Interact with clients, landowners, contractors, and others

Work with tribal monitors and representatives

Help clients comply with state and federal regulations

Prepare and assist with completing cultural resources reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects

Perform professional archaeological work and conduct investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information on a particular cultural resources problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for various historical preservation and environmental issues

Interact with regulatory and historical preservation agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner

Remain current in latest archaeological methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Master’s Degree in ArchaeologySection 106/110 complianceTechnical writing skillsCultural resource managementInterpersonal communicationSelf-leadershipWorkplace safetyCritical thinkingProblem-solving

Required

Master's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field

3-5 years of relevant post-education experience in the context of Section 106/110 compliance, CRM archaeology, preferably in the Midwest and Southeast

Thorough understanding of regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance

Excellent technical writing skills

Expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest and Southeast Regions

Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience

Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Preference will be given to a specialist with clearly defined knowledge, skills and abilities as evidenced through publications/presentations and work experience in the Central United States

Active participation in professional practice organizations