Project Archaeologist— Full-time

This is a permanent, full-time position based in one of RK&K's office locations in Texas. The candidate will collaborate closely with RK&K archaeologists, architectural historians, and environmental planners throughout the company.
*This position may require travel out of state.
The successful candidate will serve as a Principal Investigator responsible for:

Supervision of field staff.
Oversight of artifact analysis and the preparation and QA/QC review of technical reports.
Serving as the subject matter expert, advising RK&K engineers, environmental planners, and clients on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and state historic preservation regulatory requirements.
Drafting Section 106 agreement documents.
Contributing to NEPA documents and assisting with Section 4(f) evaluations.
Assisting regional environmental planners and firmwide cultural resources staff in business development, including identifying new clients and markets and attending industry conferences.
Masters degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field
Five (5)+ years of archaeological field project management experience implementing archaeological work plans and supervising archaeological crew chiefs and field archaeologists
Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified in archaeology
Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
Experience with both precontact and historic period archaeological research
Understanding of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team that includes archaeologists, architectural historians, environmental planners, and engineers
Solid research, technical writing, and communication skills
Fluent with Microsoft Office
Experience working on Texas Department of Transportation projects
This role may require the ability to perform field inspections on active construction sites. Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 20-30 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may include exposure to construction-related hazards.
Hybrid work (home and office)
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Paid Holidays
As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.