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Principal Consultant, Archaeologist - Nevada

Elko, NevadaFull-time$111k–$145k2026-07-27 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United States

Core

Senior archaeological leader driving quality, consistency, and technical excellence across complex cultural resources projects in the Great Basin and broader US, while mentoring talent and growing business.

Role type

Principal Consultant, Archaeologist (Senior IC with leadership)

Builds

Regulatory deliverables (Class I/III reports, NEPA sections, Treatment Plans) and sustainable solutions for energy and infrastructure clients.

Domain

Cultural Resource Management / Archaeology / Energy & Infrastructure

Required skills

Field archaeology (inventory, survey, testing, excavation), regulatory compliance (SHPO, NEPA), team leadership, business development, GIS/mapping technologies, permit acquisition

Preferred skills

BLM Principal Investigator qualifications, federal/state permit management, large capital-project program management

Technologies

ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123, Total Station, GPS

Responsibilities

Serve as permitted BLM Principal Investigator; obtain federal/state permits; provide QA/QC review; oversee field investigations and excavations; lead and mentor archaeologists; manage subcontractors; drive business development and client relationships; represent ERM with regulatory agencies.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership