Senior Principal Investigator-Archaeology, Western US, Hybrid/Remote

Espinoza Consulting Services (ECS) is accepting resumes for a Senior Principal Investigator. The ideal candidate will have a research focus and extensive consulting experience in the Pacific Coast, Great Basin, and/or Southwest. This is a remote position, but the candidate must reside in the Western US. Responsibilities will include oversight and technical execution of projects, budget and project management, business development, and engaging with clients and agencies. This position is reserved for highly qualified applicants who are interested in a challenging and dynamic work environment with a small, growing national firm. As part of the senior management team, the candidate’s responsibilities include growing ECS’ presence in the western region and staff development. As such, this position will include some travel and fieldwork. This is a full-time salaried position with health benefits. Compensation is commensurate with capabilities and experience. Salary range is $100,000-$130,000 per year. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• MA or PhD in anthropology or archaeology with more than 20 years of high-level responsibility experience in Cultural Resource Management in the Western United States including the Pacific Coast, Great Basin, and/or Southwest. 
• Must possess a clear understanding of NHPA, NAGPRA, ARPA, and NEPA and their respective implementing regulations. 
• Must have extensive experience with projects undertaken for compliance review under Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, and other relevant local, state, and federal regulations, including experience with Native American consultation. 
• Excellent technical writing skills. The applicant must submit three writing samples. 
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Successful track record of marketing, project generation, and budgeting. Office principal experience preferred. 
• Clean driver’s license. Employment is also subject to drug and alcohol testing (including cannabis). Background check may be necessary on certain projects. 
• Must be permitted or able to successfully acquire BLM, forest, and state Archaeological Permits as a Principal Investigator for archaeological investigations in various western states. 

This is a senior management position. Please examine our other job postings if you do not meet the minimum requirements listed above. 

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, full curriculum vitae, and three writing samples to [email protected].

The ECS Commitment: 

Espinoza Consulting Services (ECS) is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified woman‐ and minority-owned business. Established in 2010, ECS was formed to provide thoughtful and meaningful approaches to regulatory compliance, environmental planning, and natural and cultural resource management. More than fifteen years and hundreds of projects later, we remain dedicated to providing high-quality and cost-effective services to our public and private sector clients. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we at ECS believe that our diverse and inclusive team drives creativity and innovation and contributes to the overall success of our organization. We invite candidates from all backgrounds, including individuals with diverse experiences, to apply for a position with ECS. 

We offer our full-time regular employees: 

• Supportive, collaborative, and team-driven work environment 
• Competitive salary and benefits, including paid healthcare premiums 
• Support for career development, including training, professional conferences, professional dues, and educational reimbursement 
• Bonus structures for exceptional work