Hybrid Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

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About the role

  • Principal Technical Consultant overseeing cultural resources strategy and compliance in Oregon or Washington. Leading archaeological projects and mentoring a diverse team to advance responsible development.

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 ensuring rigorous QA/QC
  • Build and strengthen client relationships that expand ERM’s presence and influence in the Cultural Resources market
  • Mentor and develop a diverse team of archaeologists
  • Collaborate across ERM’s multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions for clients

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, ARPA permits, and relevant state 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, Tribal representatives, stakeholders, and clients
  • Ability to lead teams of archaeologists and collaborate with multidisciplinary technical specialists
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within WA, OR, ID, MT, and the broader Mountains and Pacific region
  • Proficiency with field and mapping tools (e.g., total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123)

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • parental leave
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job title

Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$105,570 - $144,756 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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