Archaeologist
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an Archaeologist with demonstrated experience in Texas and/or adjacent states as well as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Texas Antiquities Code compliance. This is a career opportunity for an archaeologist to support a growing cultural resources team for a leading environmental consulting firm. This team provides Section 106/NEPA analyses, technical studies, and project permitting for a wide variety of private, federal, state, and local government clients in the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions of the United States. This individual will support and lead cultural resources projects and selected business development opportunities and provide successful and independent management of archaeological and historical resources projects, including direction of field studies and recruitment and supervision of developing archaeological staff.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Act as principal investigator, project archaeologist, or field director for complex, high-profile cultural resource investigations for a variety of clients and sectors including work in the utilities industry (power and gas), transportation, renewable energy, and local government
- Mentor, supervise, and lead technical and operations resources for staff and senior project managers
- Manage financials for key projects
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical products through the implementation of quality review and independent review protocols
- Assist with and lead business development and marketing by building new client relationships and maintaining existing ones
- Lead technical elements of proposal development, including scope, budget, and schedule to ensure complete satisfaction
- Maintain a high professional profile externally through membership in professional organizations leading to continually increasing client contact base
- Serve in a client-facing and internal-facing leadership position for Stantec
- Assist in analyzing current and emerging technical issues and implementing actions to proactively address market, business, regulatory, and economic issues
- Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work
- Provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to developing staff
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Proven professional writing, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Meets the qualifications as described in the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation (48 FR §44716) and the Texas Historical Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (13 TAC Chapter 26)
- Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or qualifications that meet the requirements to become an RPA
- Demonstrated experience with the Texas Antiquities Code or comparable regulatory compliance for archaeological projects
- Experience leading and conducting all phases of cultural resource investigations
- Proven ability to build and maintain productive professional and personal networking relationships
- Established a positive reputation and relationships with environmental regulators
- Demonstrated leadership in continuously improving technical performance
- Champions new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation
- Self-awareness of technical and professional abilities and the ability to determine when assistance from senior staff is needed
- Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
- Ability to provide written and verbal direction on project delivery
- Capable of conveying safety information to field staff
- Experienced in using field data collection equipment such as GPS and Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Collector and Survey 1-2-3.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record are required
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or a related discipline from an accredited university
At least 5 years of progressively responsible consulting experience in cultural resources positions
Minimum 5 years of experience in cultural resource management and archaeological compliance survey primarily in Texas and the Gulf Coast region
Demonstrated experience leading and managing field crews and knowledge of compliance under the NHPA, the Texas Antiquities Code, or an equivalent law in another state
TxDOT precertification in 2.10.1 Archeological Surveys, Documentation, Excavations, Testing Reports, and Data Recovery Plans preferred
Experience in specialty areas including oil and gas, electric and gas transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and utilities
Experience with digital data collection methods and techniques and use of GIS
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move heavy items and equipment. Willingness to travel for project work and business development opportunities.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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