Staff Cultural Resources Specialist - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Job Description

Job Description

Right of Way Staff Cultural Resources Specialist – Environmental Services
Location: Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN / Duluth, MN
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Competitive base salary + excellent benefits, bonus potential, and long-term growth

We are seeking a Staff Cultural Resources Specialist to support environmental and infrastructure projects across the Upper Midwest. This role will focus on cultural resources studies, archaeological fieldwork, construction monitoring, and project coordination across a variety of utility and public sector initiatives.

This position includes a mix of fieldwork, project coordination, reporting, and support for proposal and project development efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, field-capable, and comfortable working across both technical and client-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct archaeological fieldwork including surveys, excavation, construction monitoring, and data collection
• Plan, coordinate, and support cultural resources components across project lifecycles
• Prepare technical reports and documentation related to cultural resource findings
• Support project planning including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and deadlines
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Assist with proposal development and contract support efforts
• Supervise field efforts and provide guidance to junior staff
• Ensure compliance with federal and state historic preservation regulations
• Support identification of new project opportunities and assist with business development efforts
• Maintain project schedules, communication, and deliverables
• Travel to project sites as required (~50%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree preferred
• 4+ years of experience in cultural resources, including field investigations, surveys, and excavation
• Experience with construction monitoring and archaeological fieldwork
• Knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and related regulations
• Experience working in the Upper Midwest or Great Plains region preferred
• Ability to perform artifact identification and technical reporting
• Experience using GPS equipment and field data collection tools
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to dynamic field environments and changing project needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license required; must meet motor vehicle standards to maintain driving privileges

Work Environment:

• Hybrid (field + office-based role)
• Approximately 50% travel required