Intermediate Archaeology Professional

About the position

The Intermediate Archaeology Professional at WSP USA is responsible for providing technical assistance in the collection, identification, and documentation of archaeological artifacts and data. This role supports cultural resource management and ensures compliance with historical preservation laws during construction and environmental permitting activities. The position involves field investigations, data analysis, and collaboration with project teams to address environmental challenges while maintaining high-quality standards in documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, identifying, and compiling artifacts, observational, spatial, and archaeological data from field sites for projects, investigations, and surveys.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and statistical analysis of archaeological data.
• Perform basic professional archaeological work relating to cultural resources, verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various historical preservation and environmental issues.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, field/work site notes, and software.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, and logbooks.
• Assist with maintaining and calibrating equipment and tools, troubleshooting or reporting on malfunctions, and performing inventory control activities.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with low-level threat mitigation activities, projects, and permitting activities to minimize or negate impacts to resources of cultural and scientific significance.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field work permitting.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience working in archaeological fieldwork to include site recordation, survey, construction monitoring, and excavation.
• Prior experience with GIS software and Trimble GPS units, sub-meter GPS, R1, ArcCollector, Survey123, and assorted other field applicable technologies.
• Analytical skills, and experience with research techniques, local/regional prehistoric and/or historic archaeology required.
• Highly familiar with relevant laws, regulations, preservation compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Nice-to-haves

• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings