Principal Investigators (Field Based)
Core
Lead on-site cultural resource mitigation, compliance, and support during the construction phase of transmission and distribution projects in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho.
Role type
Senior field archaeologist / Principal Investigator
Builds
Mitigation plans and data collection for infrastructure projects
Domain
Archaeology / Cultural Resource Management / Construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field judgment, real-time decision making, safety leadership, archaeological identification, permit compliance, GPS/data collection, tribal coordination
Preferred skills
Master's degree, SPIQ standards qualification, remote area experience, tribal monitor collaboration, OSHA training, wilderness first aid
Technologies
GPS units, Survey123, ArcGIS
Responsibilities
Lead mitigation per Historic Properties Treatment Plan, make live-time decisions on site plan changes, identify and evaluate archaeological materials, implement unanticipated discovery procedures, coordinate with project managers and tribal monitors, maintain permit compliance, oversee daily field documentation and quality control.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC