WSP in the U.S.
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Project Archaeologist
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WSP in the U.S.
This role is based in Minneapolis, MN, with consideration for Duluth, MN. Be involved in projects with the Cultural Resources Management Team and be part of a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges. 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 plan for historical preservation and environmental issues. Interact with regulatory and historical preservation agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner. Remain current in the 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. Qualifications
Bachelor’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 upper Midwest. Thorough understanding of regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance. Excellent technical writing skills. Expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest Region. Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience. Self-leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment. Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to reach conclusions from testing results and data. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, 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 Qualifications
Master’s Degree is preferred. Knowledge, skills, and abilities as evidenced through publications/presentations and work experience in the Central United States. MN experience, including MNDOT Pre-qualification. Active participation in professional practice organizations. About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world\'s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice to Third Party Agencies
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Professional Services
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Join to apply for the
Project Archaeologist
role at
WSP in the U.S.
This role is based in Minneapolis, MN, with consideration for Duluth, MN. Be involved in projects with the Cultural Resources Management Team and be part of a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges. 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 plan for historical preservation and environmental issues. Interact with regulatory and historical preservation agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner. Remain current in the 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. Qualifications
Bachelor’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 upper Midwest. Thorough understanding of regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance. Excellent technical writing skills. Expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest Region. Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience. Self-leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment. Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to reach conclusions from testing results and data. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, 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 Qualifications
Master’s Degree is preferred. Knowledge, skills, and abilities as evidenced through publications/presentations and work experience in the Central United States. MN experience, including MNDOT Pre-qualification. Active participation in professional practice organizations. About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world\'s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice to Third Party Agencies
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Professional Services
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