CareerPlan

Senior Archaeologist

Sacramento, CARemoteFull-time$74k–$125k2026-04-23 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

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

Regulatory compliance solutions and resource management recommendations for Transportation, Water, Energy, and Planning clients.

Domain

Environmental consulting + Cultural Resources/Archaeology

Required skills

Cultural resources management, historical research, fieldwork (pedestrian/subsurface survey), report writing, regulatory compliance (CEQA/NEPA/NHPA), project management, stakeholder collaboration

Preferred skills

Registered Professional Archaeologist certification, Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, NHPA Section 106 concurrence experience, knowledge of Northern California native American tribes, BLM-permitted Principal Investigator experience, GIS/data management

Technologies

GPS, GIS

Responsibilities

Perform historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies; Lead or participate in investigations identifying and evaluating resources for National/California Registers; Collaborate in integrated teams to solve complex management challenges; Support clients with programmatic strategies and feasibility studies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project management