Archaeologist - Principal Investigator

Summary

Join Dudek, a leading environmental firm, as a full-time Archaeologist IV in Portland or Seattle (remote options available). Manage and implement cultural resources projects, collaborating with staff and clients. Lead projects from start to finish, including surveys, investigations, and mitigation. Supervise and mentor junior staff. Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in archaeology or anthropology, 8+ years of supervisory experience in CRM, and knowledge of Pacific Northwest archaeology and regulations. Dudek offers competitive salaries, benefits (medical, dental, vision, bonuses, PTO, employee stock ownership), and a flexible work-life balance.

Requirements

• The qualified candidate will have experience managing client/agency/Tribal relationships and successfully managing projects to completion from start to finish
• Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree in archaeology or anthropology)
• Minimum of 8 years’ supervisory experience in cultural resource management, responsible for the design and outcome of cultural resources investigations to meet regulatory requirements
• Good knowledge of the history, archaeology, and ethnography of the Pacific Northwest
• Good working knowledge of federal cultural resources regulations and guidelines, as well as familiarity with state and local regulations in Oregon and Washington
• Maintains good professional relationships with the region’s agency and Tribal staff
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
• As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement diverse cultural resources projects and work collaboratively with existing Dudek staff
• Lead successful implementation and management of all aspects of small-, medium-, and large-sized projects, including surveys, subsurface explorations, significance testing, mitigation data recovery investigations, and archeological monitoring
• Supervise and mentor early-career staff and encourage their career growth within the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working in the Pacific Northwest is strongly desired, as well as the ability to travel and work outside of the region
• Has been (or is qualified to be) the principal investigator for work conducted under ARPA permits in Oregon and Washington
• Registered professional archaeologist (RPA)
• Good knowledge of and experience using ESRI survey and mapping products and collecting accurate field data

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance
• Yearly merit review
• An employee stock ownership program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees