Staff Archaeologist/ Cultural Resources Specialist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Arcadis is seeking a mid-level Staff Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist within our cultural resources practice in the Pacific Northwest US. As part of this role, you will conduct archaeological field work for multiple projects and at all levels of investigation, from site identification to data recovery, and archaeological monitoring. You will work on projects that require shovel testing, pedestrian surveys, and site documentation. In this role, you will also be responsible for preparing technical reports and documents. The position requires someone with knowledge and experience working in Oregon and Washington at a federal and state level. Field work expectations are approximately 50 to 60%. This position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with the Arcadis cultural resources team and the overall environmental permitting team. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. However, this position will be both a field and office position, so the successful candidate can expect to work remotely and, in the office, as needed. The ability to travel to various project sites, including overnight travel, will be required. Role Accountabilities The more technical aspects of your role will be serving as a project lead in Oregon and Washington. You will be working on multiple projects including all levels of investigation (Classes I–III, archaeological monitoring). Conducting your own fieldwork, as well as managing archaeological field staff and archaeological field crews (including subcontractors) will be required. You will need to conduct or lead field assessments related to archaeological projects. This will require a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, as well as carry supplies weighing up to 40 pounds. This role will require the ability to travel up to 50%. You will also use your excellent technical writing and communications skills to author technical documents and provide survey details and results to project teams. Qualifications & Experience Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology Master’s degree in archaeology or a related field Minimum 4 years of experience in cultural resources management, with a combination of field- and office-based experience and roles Demonstrated experience supervising archaeological field crews and running field projects Demonstrated practical field experience in the U.S. specifically Oregon and Washington Working knowledge of GPS systems and the collection of field data Previous experience in cultural resources planning to support the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric and/or gas transmission facilities, or other similar type of linear infrastructures (i.e., water, sewer, oil and gas, etc.) Experience working with federal land management agencies (Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, National Park Service etc.), and state agencies Basic knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and relevant Oregon and Washington state laws Preferred: Knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission procedures and guidelines Preferred Qualified Principal Investigator (PI) in Oregon and Washington, or the ability to become a PI in these states Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) retirement plan Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Life insurance Paid parental leave Reward & recognition program Wellbeing benefits Adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year Salary range: $70,800 - $106,200 (Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location) EEO Statement Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr