Mid-level Archaeologist

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. AECOM is seeking an experienced Mid-level Archaeologist III to join our Cultural Resource team in New Mexico. This is a regular, full-time, salaried position that will report to the Cultural Resources Team Manager. The Archaeologist III is a key member of the Cultural Resources Program, responsible for effectively managing all aspects of project implementation. Depending on their experience and education, the Archaeologist may serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator, conducting fieldwork across New Mexico and potentially other southwestern states. This role includes preparing comprehensive reports and analyses that document field activities. Additionally, the Archaeologist will play a vital role in enhancing AECOM's cultural resource presence in New Mexico, which encompasses proposal preparation, cost estimation, client engagement, and potential staff supervision as the practice grows. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Leading fieldwork (survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring), archival research, technical report writing, state and federal archaeological permitting, data collection and compilation, and GIS mapping.

- Authoring and coordinating staff contributions for all aspects of technical report writing to meet state and federal requirements while ensuring compliance with AECOMs quality assurance processes. - Gathering data and other information to be used in the preparation of technical reports. - Working both independently and under supervision of senior staff. - Supervising personnel in the field, office, and laboratory, as needed. - Leading or assisting with project management and preparing proposal scopes and budgets. - Providing specialist technical advice on cultural resource management to clients. - Liaising and developing positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders. - Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulatory framework, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act, the New Mexico Cultural Properties Protection Act, and the New Mexico Prehistoric and Historic Sites Preservation Act. - Ability to organize data in an efficient and clear manner. - Drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on analysis. - Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance. - Working independently and as part of a team. - Flexibility and willingness to support multiple projects, including occasional travel. - Being innovative and a problem solver. - Handling multiple tasks and communicating priorities to manager. - Participating in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new clients and projects. About AECOM’s Environment Business Line Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world.