Geotechnical Engineer

Geoarcheologist

Salary:

• Entry-Level / Junior (0–3 years): $38,000 to $48,000 per year (hourly wages around $19–$30/hr in cultural resource management).
• Mid-Level (3–7 years): $48,000 to $65,000 per year.
• Senior-Level / Principal Investigator (7+ years/Master's or Ph.D.): $70,000 to $110,000+ per year, especially in private consulting or government roles

Location: Kansas City, MO

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Architectural History, or a related field; Master's degree preferred for higher-level roles.
• Experience with archaeological or historical surveys and evaluations; SOI-qualified archaeologists or historians strongly preferred.
• Experience with GIS, particularly Field Maps, GPS, and mapping tools, is highly preferred.
• Ability to work both in the field and office/laboratory environment depending on project needs.
• Relevant experience in a specialized area such as geoarchaeology, lithic analysis, or other niche archaeological disciplines is a strong plus.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Specialized expertise in lithic analysis or other niche archaeological disciplines
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a consulting environment
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or transmission line projects
• Project management or task management experience
• Experience leading or coordinating field crews
• Experience preparing proposals and scopes of work

DAY TO DAY:

• Conduct archaeological and/or historical fieldwork, including surveys, evaluations, and documentation of cultural resources.
• Prepare technical reports, desktop studies, proposals, and other project documentation based on project requirements and level of experience.
• Perform mapping and GIS work using tools such as ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and GPS-based data collection.
• Evaluate structures and buildings for historical and architectural significance and support cultural resource assessments.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to help keep projects moving from fieldwork through final deliverables.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.