Hybrid Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

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About the role

  • Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist guiding cultural resource strategies across the Pacific Northwest. Leading teams and ensuring compliance with cultural heritage regulations while mentoring future leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cultural resources strategy and execution for projects ranging from multi-state linear infrastructure to highly localized site studies
  • Serve as a senior technical authority—overseeing permit administration and providing expert guidance
  • Build and strengthen client relationships
  • Mentor and develop a diverse team of archaeologists
  • Collaborate across ERM’s multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions

Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
  • 10+ years of paid professional experience
  • Ability to be listed as Principal Investigator on BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
  • Demonstrated principal-level archaeological experience in the Pacific Northwest and/or Northern Rockies
  • Knowledge of the Northwest Coast, Columbian Plateau, Northern Rockies, and Great Basin cultural areas
  • Experience authoring and reviewing agency-reviewed technical reports
  • Experience consulting and coordinating with agency personnel
  • Ability to lead teams of archaeologists
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within WA, OR, ID, MT, and the broader Mountains and Pacific region
  • Proficiency with field and mapping tools

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development

Job title

Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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