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Project Archaeologist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Texas, Austin

5307 Industrial Oaks Blvd Ste 160 (Show on map)

Jan 16, 2025

Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Project Archeologist / Principal Investigator to work in our Austin, TX office under the direction of the Archeology Team Leader. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Cultural Resources is part of our Environmental Planning group, which also includes NEPA Planning and full-service Natural Resources capabilities. Our team works collaboratively with these and other Environmental practice areas to support Terracon's regional, statewide, and national client base. We are seeking a candidate who understands and is committed to program growth; is a strong team builder, communicator, and mentor; and who brings technical expertise and depth to our program.

As a Project Archeologist / Principal Investigator, you will work closely with our Archeology Team Lead, Environmental Planning Group Manager, and other Principal Investigators to supervise, mentor, and help support the professional growth of our cultural resources team. This team includes full- and part-time employees at all stages of career development. You will support our team's continued growth through expanded market share and successful project delivery. You will be a leader in understanding and supporting Terracon's safety culture and expectations. You will work with your team to manage projects, prepare and review reports, and coach and mentor staff on quality data generation and reporting. You will play an important role in helping support proposal development and project delivery in our region and across Texas with opportunities to work in other regions of the U.S. As a senior practitioner you will participate in business development activities with office and department leadership, and you will work with our regional office leadership as well as key sector leads to help grow our practice.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and practices. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Oversee and participate in project planning for archeological investigations of all types (pre-contact, historic, industrial, rural, urban) and phases (survey, evaluation, and mitigation) located in Texas and adjacent areas and regions, as assigned.
Support other non-archeological Environmental Planning projects, tasks, and activities as assigned.
Conduct independent pre-contact and historic documentary research.
Contribute to proposals, methodologies, and research designs for all types and phases of archeological projects.
Maintain and provide QA/QC on field documentation and paperwork.
Oversee work performed by supervisory staff, including field and laboratory technicians, under the direction of an Archeology Team Leader
This position will come with opportunities to manage projects according to Terracon's Project Manager standards and expectations.

Preferred:

Familiarity with the Antiquities Code of Texas, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other pertinent State and Federal legislation
Membership in statewide professional associations such as the Council of Texas Archeologists, and/or other evidence of professional engagement in the larger community
Previous experience preparing proposals, building budgets, and understanding and managing project finances
Previous experience with and understanding of curation procedures and requirements according to standards within Texas
Experience and technical familiarity with multiple artifact and/or historic resource categories commonly encountered in Texas and/or surrounding region(s)

Required

Advanced graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related discipline and more than 5 years of experience in the practice
Experience with writing technical reports that meet and exceed regulatory requirements and standards in Texas and other States
Experience with ArcGIS and digital field recording tools and platforms
Ability to direct staff technicians regarding data collection, preparation of figures and maps, and report production. Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using both written and verbal skills
Ability to multi-task within flexible/fluid schedules and project needs
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, and walking on uneven surfaces carrying at least 20 lbs. of equipment, and ability to work in extreme (hot/cold) weather conditions
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship
Ability to travel for overnight (including multiple days away) work assignments
Ability to pass drug screening
Possession of a U.S. driver's license, with acceptable violation history

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.