Archaeologist

Arcadis

. Support environmental planning projects, including linear infrastructure projects, within the California Central Valley, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno area .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Luis Obispo • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,800 - $93,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cultural resources management and archaeological fieldwork, with a strong focus on California's regulatory requirements and environmental laws. Proficient in managing field crews and conducting technical surveys across various sectors, including renewable energy and linear infrastructure.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cultural Resources ManagementArchaeological FieldworkGPS Systems ProficiencyTechnical Report PreparationCalifornia Regulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Archaeological SurveyingSite RecordingConstruction MonitoringField Data CollectionExcavation TechniquesCultural Resources SurveyTechnical DocumentationField Crew ManagementEnvironmental Laws KnowledgeCalifornia Tribes Knowledge

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationClient Account GrowthProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GPS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Industry Keywords

Cultural ResourcesEnvironmental PlanningLinear InfrastructureRenewable EnergyOil and GasMiningRail and Transit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support environmental planning projects, including linear infrastructure projects, within the California Central Valley, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno area
Conduct archaeological fieldwork across all levels of investigation, including survey, testing excavation and evaluation, site recording, and construction monitoring
Prepare technical reports and related documentation
Conduct cultural resources surveys and archaeological monitoring
Manage small field crews when appropriate for larger projects
Work as a cultural resources team member within an interdisciplinary environmental team
Apply technical knowledge across linear utilities, oil and gas, mining, rail and transit, and renewable energy sectors
Use GPS systems and collect field data
Author technical documents and provide survey details and results to project teams
Support the growth of client accounts within California and contribute to innovation within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology
2+ years of experience in cultural resources management
Demonstrated practical field experience in California
Working knowledge of GPS systems and collection of field data
Basic knowledge of California tribes, culture areas, and material culture
Basic knowledge of cultural resources management, regulatory requirements, and environmental laws
Ability to travel to various project sites, including overnight travel
Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours
Ability to carry supplies weighing up to 40 pounds
Ability to work in rugged and remote locations and weather extremes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year
Flexible working environment with hybrid remote and office work