Staff Archaeologist

The role

The Staff Archaeologist will conduct archaeological investigations including field surveys and excavations. This role involves managing projects, analyzing artifacts, and ensuring compliance with cultural resource management regulations.

What you will do

• Conducting archaeological surveys to locate potential sites.
• Leading excavation projects, including site recording, artifact collection, and data analysis.
• Implementing mitigation strategies to protect archaeological resources during development projects.
• Supervising field crews and ensuring proper documentation procedures.
• Cataloging and analyzing recovered artifacts.
• Interpreting archaeological data to understand past cultures and societies.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings.
• Adhering to local, state, and federal regulations regarding cultural resource management.
• Submitting required reports to permitting agencies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including developers, landowners, and community groups.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or related field
• Prior relevant experience conducting archaeological surveys and excavations
• Proficiency in archaeological data recording methods, GIS software, and artifact analysis techniques
• Ability to interpret archaeological data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Understanding of 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

Benefits

• full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs

About the company

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world.