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Project Archaeologist
role at WSP in the U.S.
We are a global leader in environmental consulting, strengthened by the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers Inc., with world‑class expertise in ESG, climate resiliency & sustainability, and earth sciences. With over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, WSP collaborates daily to protect natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
Opportunity WSP is seeking a Project Archaeologist for our Louisville, KY office. In this role you will work with the Cultural Resources Management Team on Phase I, II, and III projects as well as upcoming cultural resource projects across Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and the Midwest and Southeast.
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.
Required Qualifications
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.
Additional Qualifications Considered
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.
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, 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.
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.
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Project Archaeologist
role at WSP in the U.S.
We are a global leader in environmental consulting, strengthened by the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers Inc., with world‑class expertise in ESG, climate resiliency & sustainability, and earth sciences. With over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, WSP collaborates daily to protect natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
Opportunity WSP is seeking a Project Archaeologist for our Louisville, KY office. In this role you will work with the Cultural Resources Management Team on Phase I, II, and III projects as well as upcoming cultural resource projects across Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and the Midwest and Southeast.
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.
Required Qualifications
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.
Additional Qualifications Considered
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.
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, 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.
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.
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