Senior Staff Archaeologist

The role

This person will lead and oversee archaeological projects including field surveys, excavations, data analysis, and report writing. They will manage project budgets, timelines, and staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

What you will do

• Develop and implement research designs for archaeological investigations.
• Lead field teams during surveys and excavations.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Conduct detailed archaeological analysis of artifacts and features.
• Utilize advanced archaeological techniques such as GIS, remote sensing, and laboratory analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive archaeological reports.
• Present findings to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure projects adhere to cultural resource management regulations.
• Train and supervise junior archaeologists.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of work related experience
• Strong understanding of archaeological theory, methods, and cultural history
• Familiarity with relevant cultural resource management laws and regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Internet research
• Adobe Professional
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Sound judgment capability and ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Employee referral bonuses
• Professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules

About the company

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers and infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. The firm is ranked among the top ten Best Firms to Work For and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide.