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Cultural Resources Specialist 1

HDR, Inc.
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Jul 10, 2025

HDR is looking to hire an archaeologist in our Phoenix, Arizona office. This is full-time position (Cultural Resource Specialist 1); 40 hours/week are anticipated. HDR's cultural resources staff works as part of a dynamic environmental compliance team supporting HDR's infrastructure projects across Arizona and the general Southwest. Minimum requirements are a bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, or a related field, and 1 to 5 years of relevant professional experience. Primary duties will include performing archaeological testing and data recovery excavations; archaeological surveys and monitoring; Class I record reviews and research; contributing to report writing; preparing artifacts and project materials for curation; and other CRM-related activities.

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Cultural Resource Specialist 1, we'll count on you to:



  • Assist with archaeological fieldwork efforts (testing, data recovery, monitoring, survey)
  • Perform record checks, archival research, and review historical maps and aerial photographs in advance of fieldwork
  • Assist with fieldwork preparation
  • Process artifacts and prepare collections and project materials for curation
  • Perform other duties as needed


Preferred Qualifications



  • The ability to travel with overnight stays for extended periods out of town
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • The ability to draft sketch maps of sites and complete field forms accurately and concisely
  • The ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods daily
  • A commitment to data confidentiality agreements and professional ethics standards

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
  • Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
  • Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Phoenix
Industry : Environment/Sciences
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Cultural Resources
Job Posting : Jul 8, 2025
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