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ERM

Field Lead, Archaeologist

ERM

. Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $79,300 - $99,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in archaeological investigations, compliance with cultural resource regulations, and technical report preparation. Proven ability to lead field efforts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while engaging with clients and regulatory agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Master’s Degree In AnthropologyField Lead Experience In The SouthwestKnowledge Of NHPA Section 106Experience With GPS And GIS ApplicationsRegistered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) Designation

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Hard Skills
Archaeological InvestigationsTechnical Report PreparationData RecoveryConstruction MonitoringArchival ResearchExcavation Of Shovel TestsFieldworkCultural Resource ComplianceEnvironmental PermittingArtifact Analysis
Soft Skills
CollaborationClient EngagementProject ExecutionBusiness DevelopmentCommunication
Tools & Technologies
GPS ApplicationsGIS ApplicationsMapping Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
Industry Keywords
Cultural Resource RegulationsNHPABLMARPACultural Heritage ServicesEnvironmental DecisionsTechnical ReportingStakeholder InteractionHistoric StructuresPrehistoric Artifact Assemblages

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations
  • Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring
  • Support compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and NRHP eligibility evaluations
  • Prepare technical report sections for cultural resource investigations and environmental documents
  • Deliver technical reporting for federal, state, and local environmental decisions
  • Perform archival and desktop research
  • Collaborate with SHPO, BLM, and other regulatory agencies
  • Support environmental permitting and compliance processes
  • Partner with planners, biologists, GIS specialists, engineers, and other cross-functional teams
  • Represent ERM in client, stakeholder, and agency interactions
  • Contribute to planning, logistics, project execution, business development, and growth of cultural heritage services
  • Strengthen ERM’s cultural resources practice through client engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field plus 3+ years of professional experience
  • Demonstrated experience as a Field Lead in the Southwest
  • Eligibility to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits
  • Strong knowledge of Arizona federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations, including NHPA Section 106
  • Experience authoring or co-authoring agency-reviewed technical reports
  • Ability to lead field efforts independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability and willingness to travel to field sites in the United States
  • Fieldwork may be required up to 75% of the time during peak field season
  • Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day in varying terrain and adverse conditions
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to excavate shovel tests
  • Experience with GPS, GIS applications, and mapping tools
  • Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation preferred
  • Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact assemblages preferred
  • Experience with historic structures preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Potential bonus pay for eligible employees
  • Equal Employment Opportunity workplace