Cultural Resources Specialist

Description: Cultural Resources Specialist Location: Salt Lake City, Utah At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work. We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented Cultural Resources Specialist to join our growing team. As a valued member of the J-U-B Environmental Services Group, the incumbent professional provides expert services in archaeology, cultural resources inventory, evaluation, reporting, and consultation. The position’s primary role is to identify affected cultural resources in and around project sites, to assist agencies in completing regulatory compliance, and to identify and implement measures to avoid or minimize adverse effects to cultural resources. What You’ll Do Plans, conducts, and oversees archaeological Class I–III assessments for various types of planning and engineering projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Represents J-U-B as a cultural resource professional at meetings with clients, sponsors, agencies, Tribal governments, and organizations. Conducts National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, authors cultural resource reports and other resource sections of NEPA documents and provides subject matter input for cultural resource concerns. Assists private, municipal, state, federal, and Tribal clients in meeting federal, state, Tribal, and local cultural resource compliance requirements as they apply to specific projects. Prepares and tailors cultural resource investigations, reports, and related services for regulatory compliance. Ensures compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and related federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to preserving cultural and historic sites for assigned projects. Assists in the preparation of Section 4(f) documentation (23 CFR Part 774). Assists Principal Investigator in managing projects from conception to completion, helping to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field. At least 4 to 8 years of professional cultural resource management experience. Demonstrated experience leading archaeological field investigations. Working knowledge of Section 106 compliance. Strong technical writing and organizational skills. Training or experience consulting with federally recognized Tribal governments is preferred. Ability to travel locally and within service region for multiple overnights. Able to perform physically demanding fieldwork in varied environments and ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds. Experience with data collection, storage, and filing best practices, as well as historic and prehistoric artifact analysis. Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license, and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screen. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, use of GPS, GIS, and Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF editing software. Experience with ArcGIS is a plus. Requirements: What We Offer Competitive salary: $75,000 – $97,000 annually, depending on experience Professional development and career growth opportunities Coaching and Mentorship programs Performance bonuses for qualified employees Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure) Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match and profit sharing Education Reimbursement Paid Holidays Health club subsidy A collaborative, team-centered work environment Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service The application window will be open through January 11, 2027. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period. See our website for more benefit details: To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit Compensation details: 75000-97000 Yearly Salary PI8ee624f64108-38059-41892383 jub.com