Senior Archaeologist

This Opportunity

WSP USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Archaeologist for our Cultural Resources Group based in our Salt Lake City, Utah office. This individual will work with a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, biologists, and ecologists on a variety of project scales. This is a full-time position. The successful candidate must possess at least five years of experience plus excellent research and writing skills. 

Your Impact

• Assist with managing complex projects, maintaining client relations, supporting proposal writing efforts, and directing archaeological fieldwork and report preparation.
• Possess and apply strong leadership, technical, and communication skills in support of project and team objectives.
• Travel frequently throughout the region while also performing office-based responsibilities as required by project needs.
• Meet experience and permit requirements for work conducted in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and/or Wyoming.
• Conduct pedestrian field inventory, evaluative testing, site mitigation, and monitoring activities as part of fieldwork responsibilities.
• Lead field crews and coordinate effectively with subcontractors during field operations.
• Conduct office tasks including pre-field preparations, preparation of site forms, technical report writing, and other related assignments.
• Coordinate frequently with Federal and State agencies as well as project stakeholders to support compliance and project execution.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline. 
• Minimum of five years of experience as a project archaeologist/field director in the Great Basin, Intermountain West, and/or Southwest of the United States, supervising Cultural Resource Management field investigations.
• Ability to be listed as a Field Director (at a minimum) on the regional BLM Cultural Resource Use Permits is required.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in the recording and documentation of archaeological sites and artifacts.
• Demonstrated experience in archaeological analysis and report writing.
• Ability to work independently, and to fully plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work long hours, in harsh environments, and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to successfully lead teams composed of diverse personalities.
• Candidates may expect to be subject to client or project specific formal background checks or drug test regimens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.