Cultural Resources Principal Investigator – Senior Level

Barr Engineering Co.

. Manage multiple cultural resources projects from inception to completion, including budgets and tasks .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple cultural resources projects from inception to completion, including budgets and tasks
Prepare and review scopes of work and budgets for all phases of archaeological investigations
Perform due diligence reviews for cultural resources management projects
Draft and review local, state, federal, and tribal environmental review documents and archaeological technical reports
Assist with permit applications and other technical writing
Coordinate and conduct field studies
Support field crews and leverage and oversee subconsultants when needed
Support team member growth and development
Build and sustain relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and internal teams
Collaborate across disciplines to align technical approaches with client goals
Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture
Address cultural resources-related regulatory issues related to Barr projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, architectural history, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM)
Minimum of three years serving as a principal investigator (PI) on CRM projects in the Midwest or Upper Midwest
Experience as a principal investigator performing and directing others in literature reviews, field surveys, National Register evaluations, data recovery investigations, construction monitoring, scheduling, budgeting, and report preparation
Demonstrated NEPA, Section 106, and other local, state, and federal regulations regarding cultural resources
Strong technical writing, editing, and communication skills
Registered Professional Archaeologist status
Ability to obtain required permits to perform and manage archaeological and/or architectural surveys on federal, state, tribal, local, and public land in Minnesota
Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) and cultural resource databases in Minnesota and nearby states
Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future
Applicants must be able to work in an office environment and perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in locations featuring rough terrain, limited accessibility, moving machinery, high temperature and pressure process equipment, hazardous materials, steep slopes, and dense vegetation
Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule, including up to 20 percent
Helpful but not required: 15+ years of CRM experience, business development experience, and ArcGIS Pro experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Annual bonus distribution plan
ESOP and dividends to shareholders
Annual time and expense allowances
Mentorship program
Internal training opportunities
Paid time off
Holidays
Overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff
Paid family leave
Ergonomic analysis and equipment
Personal Protective Equipment allowance
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities
Safety training provided