Project Archaeologist

Primary Location United States - Texas - Austin Other Locations United States - Texas - Dallas, United States - Louisiana - Baton Rouge, United States - Texas - Houston, United States - Texas - Fort Worth, United States - Oklahoma - Tulsa, United States - Louisiana - Metairie Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Business Class Cultural Resources Primary Responsibilities Manage archaeological surveys including shovel testing, auger testing, mechanized trenching, site delineation, documentation, feature and artifact identification, analysis, photography, and mapping. Supervise archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settings. Prepare archaeological site forms, descriptions, and eligibility evaluations. Produce professional quality reports that meet state and federal regulatory standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in HDR Business Groups (Resources, Transportation, Water) in the South‑Central region (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana) and nationally to plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management efforts. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field and minimum of five years’ experience. Experience identifying and recording pre‑contact and historic resources. Able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures). Ability to work effectively in minimally supervised or unsupervised environments. Experience managing archaeological teams of technicians. Physical Requirements Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without assistance, including hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance. Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone and email. Must be able to work in minimally supervised or unsupervised environments. Work hours may include weekends and/or night shifts. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle day or night. Approximately 50% travel required. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Self‑starter with excellent writing and communication skills. Willingness to work under varied weather conditions. Familiarity with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities. Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture. Equal Employment Opportunity At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr