CareerPlan

Senior Archaeologist

Sacramento, CA, USFull-time2026-11-07 → 2026-11-09

Core

Senior Archaeologist leading cultural resources management, historical research, fieldwork, and regulatory compliance for environmental projects.

Role type

Senior IC archaeologist (cultural resources management)

Builds

Archaeology studies and regulatory compliance solutions for Transportation, Water, Energy, and Planning clients

Domain

Environmental compliance + Cultural Resources Management

Required skills

historical research, fieldwork, report writing, project management, regulatory compliance (CEQA/NEPA/NHPA), client contact, budget control, schedule management, personnel allocation, subcontractor management, resource evaluation, resource management recommendations, integrated team collaboration, strategic thinking

Preferred skills

Registered Professional Archaeologist certification, Master's degree, NHPA Section 106 concurrence experience, AB 52 Tribal resources experience, knowledge of Northern California native American tribes, pedestrian/subsurface survey, testing/evaluation, GPS usage, BLM Principal Investigator permit, private/public sector client experience

Technologies

GIS, GPS

Responsibilities

Perform historical research, fieldwork, and report writing; develop and implement regulatory compliance solutions; lead or participate in investigations identifying and evaluating resources; assess project effects on resources; develop resource management recommendations; collaborate in integrated teams to solve complex management challenges; manage client contact, task orders, budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC