Project Archaeologist

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Archaeologist to support our Cultural Resources Management (CRM) team, with the position open to any WSP office across the Midwest . Be involved in meaningful and impactful projects while working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering sustainable solutions that serve our clients, communities, and the environment.

At WSP, you’ll be part of a global professional services firm that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We empower our people to grow their careers, contribute to high-profile projects, and help shape the communities where we live and work.

In addition to our ongoing Phase I, II, and III cultural resources projects, WSP has multiple upcoming efforts ranging from survey to mitigation across Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, with additional work anticipated throughout the Midwest and Southeast.

WSP’s Cultural Resources Management team includes highly experienced professionals located across the United States, including staff in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Kansas City and Jefferson City, Missouri, and additional team members throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. Our collaborative culture allows you to work with subject matter experts nationwide while maintaining flexibility in where you are based.

Your Impact

• As a Project Archaeologist, you will play a key role in advancing cultural resources projects by:

• Leading heritage and cultural resource projects from planning through execution

• Directing field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations

• Assisting with development and scoping of medium-sized projects

• Interacting with clients, landowners, contractors, and stakeholders

• Coordinating and working with tribal monitors and representatives

• Supporting client compliance with state and federal regulations

• Preparing and contributing to cultural resources reports, data entry, impact assessments, and permitting activities

• Conducting professional archaeological investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys

• Interfacing with regulatory and historic preservation agencies in a confident, professional manner

• Staying current with archaeological methods, procedures, and best practices

• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making in accordance with WSP’s Code of Conduct

• Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or a related field

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

• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework for heritage resource management complianceExcellent technical writing and reporting skills

• Demonstrated expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest and Southeast regions

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to work independently while providing guidance and leadership to junior staff

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and QA/QC standards

• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP health, safety, and conduct policies

• Flexibility to work schedules aligned with project needs, including occasional extended workweeks

• Ability to travel occasionally based on project requirements

Additional Qualifications Considered:

• Specialized expertise supported by publications, presentations, or demonstrated project experience in the Central United States

• Active participation in professional archaeological or historic preservation organizations

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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 also 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.

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