Archaeologist (Full-Time)

Atkins is seeking an ***Archaeologist*** to join our growing Cultural Resources group in **Atlanta, GA**. This position will require the candidate to serve as an extension of staff to a major client. The selected candidate for this position will apply their archaeological knowledge and experience toward the assessment of transportation projects, along with preparation and review of environmental documents in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other relevant environmental laws.## **Your role*** Maintain task schedules for assigned projects, including a list of all required archaeology documentation prioritized by project baseline schedules.* Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database.* Serve as Principal Investigator on transportation projects: plan and lead fieldwork, including survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring.* Conduct research using a variety of primary and secondary sources.* Evaluate sites for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and/or the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA).* Assess effects to sites, including working with design professionals and overall project team to avoid or minimize impacts in accordance with Section 106 and/or GEPA.* Write technical reports, including creating site forms and GIS maps.* Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and tribal governments.## **About you*** Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field. 3 years of full-time professional archaeology experience, including conducting field surveys and experience with identification and evaluation of historic and/or precontact period sites.* Prior Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) experience and prequalification training is highly desired.* Demonstrated ability to carry projects to completion.* General understanding of the following industries: transportation, infrastructure, state and local governments, and/or regulatory/compliance.* Incumbent must have valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy.* Must be prepared to spend time in the field and travel to project sites in Georgia, with some overnight visits required.## **They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. About AtkinsRéalis**We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.****AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability**Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.**In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. **We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.*

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