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ERM

Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist

ERM

. Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations across diverse landscapes in the Pacific Northwest .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $79,300 - $99,700 per yearWebsite

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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 in diverse environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Master’s Degree In AnthropologyField Lead ExperienceNHPA Section 106 ComplianceTechnical Report AuthoringRegistered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)

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Hard Skills
Archaeological SurveyingData RecoveryConstruction MonitoringArchival ResearchFieldworkArtifact AnalysisExcavation TechniquesCultural Resource RegulationsEligibility EvaluationsEnvironmental Permitting
Soft Skills
Strong InitiativeSelf-MotivationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
GPS ApplicationsGIS ApplicationsMapping Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
Industry Keywords
Cultural Resource ManagementNational Register Of Historic PlacesBLM PermitsARPA ComplianceHistoric Structures

Tech Stack

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RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations across diverse landscapes in the Pacific Northwest
  • Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring
  • Support compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and eligibility evaluations for the National Register of Historic Places
  • Prepare high-quality technical reports and report sections for cultural resource investigations and environmental documents
  • Perform archival and desktop research to support project analyses
  • Collaborate with regulatory agencies, including SHPO and BLM
  • 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 in cultural heritage services

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 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
  • Proven 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 located 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, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and 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
  • Strong initiative and self-motivation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus pay may be available at ERM’s discretion and subject to its policies and procedures
  • 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)
  • Other applicable benefits for eligible employees