Arcadis
Project Archaeologist/ Cultural Resources Specialist
Arcadis, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Project Archaeologist / Cultural Resources Specialist
Arcadis is seeking a mid to senior‑level Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist within our cultural resources practice in California. As part of this role, you will work with the wider National Cultural Resources team in developing strategies to grow cultural resources work for specific clients in California. You will serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) and provide senior oversight for junior staff as well as assist with the management of client‑specific large programs and projects. Your work will also involve quality assurance planning and review of the execution of cultural resources work in California. Arcadis is specifically looking for someone with planning and permitting experience for linear infrastructure in California, with knowledge and experience related to California permits at the federal and state level.
The role sits within our global business area Resilience, where we protect natural environments and water resources while powering our world for future generations amid climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The more technical aspects of your role will be serving as a PI in California, working on multiple projects that include all levels of investigation (Classes I–III). Management of archaeological field staff and archaeological field crews, including subcontractors, will be required. You will conduct or lead field assessments related to archaeological projects, requiring a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, as well as carrying supplies weighing up to 40 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25 % of the time. You will use your excellent technical writing and communications skills to provide guidance and senior technical review on project documents prepared by junior staff, as well as prepare technical analyses and documents of your own.
Role accountabilities As a Mid‑ or Senior‑level Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist, you will apply your technical and business knowledge to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues. You will be a key cultural team member who interacts with project managers, directors, and principals; and work as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team. You will also provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior‑level staff, when appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology.
Master’s degree in archaeology or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in cultural resources management, with a combination of field‑ and office‑based experience and roles.
At least 2 years of experience completing projects for linear utilities in California at a PI level.
Previous experience in cultural resources planning to support the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of electric and/or gas transmission facilities, or other similar types of linear infrastructures (e.g., water, sewer, oil, and gas).
Experience working with federal land management agencies (BLM, USFS, NPS, etc.) and state agencies.
Strong knowledge of cultural resources management and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
Demonstrated NEPA/CEQA experience.
Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark in your career, with your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is
$88,580 - $132,870 .
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The role sits within our global business area Resilience, where we protect natural environments and water resources while powering our world for future generations amid climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The more technical aspects of your role will be serving as a PI in California, working on multiple projects that include all levels of investigation (Classes I–III). Management of archaeological field staff and archaeological field crews, including subcontractors, will be required. You will conduct or lead field assessments related to archaeological projects, requiring a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, as well as carrying supplies weighing up to 40 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25 % of the time. You will use your excellent technical writing and communications skills to provide guidance and senior technical review on project documents prepared by junior staff, as well as prepare technical analyses and documents of your own.
Role accountabilities As a Mid‑ or Senior‑level Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist, you will apply your technical and business knowledge to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues. You will be a key cultural team member who interacts with project managers, directors, and principals; and work as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team. You will also provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior‑level staff, when appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology.
Master’s degree in archaeology or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in cultural resources management, with a combination of field‑ and office‑based experience and roles.
At least 2 years of experience completing projects for linear utilities in California at a PI level.
Previous experience in cultural resources planning to support the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of electric and/or gas transmission facilities, or other similar types of linear infrastructures (e.g., water, sewer, oil, and gas).
Experience working with federal land management agencies (BLM, USFS, NPS, etc.) and state agencies.
Strong knowledge of cultural resources management and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
Demonstrated NEPA/CEQA experience.
Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark in your career, with your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is
$88,580 - $132,870 .
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