Archaeologist

Archaeologist

Department: Environmental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sacramento, CA

Compensation: $26.25 - $35.75 / hour

Are you seeking a career where you can foster a positive working environment and enhance employee relations? Do you possess flexibility, proactivity, approachability, a knack for problem-solving, and a good sense of humor? If so, you’ve found the right place!

Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is seeking a motivated and career driven professional archaeologist to join our in-house environmental services team. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of professional archaeological experience and a demonstrated record of successfully completing more than ten projects involving archaeological surveys and/or excavations, including authorship of the resulting technical documentation. Experience with Phase 1.5 testing, Phase II archaeological investigations, and Phase III data recovery will be considered extremely favorably.

The candidate should also have direct experience preparing archaeological documentation in compliance with CEQA and working with federal agencies such as Caltrans (FHWA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Bureau of Reclamation, or other relevant federal entities.

This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.

• Conduct literature research and cultural record searches.
• Coordinate Native American consultation (AB52 and Section 106).
• Complete archaeological pedestrian surveys.
• Conduct archaeological excavation (testing and data recovery).
• Write cultural technical reports and environmental documentation.
• Work with other disciplines within the company, clients, regulatory authorities and subconsultants, in-person and with video/teleconference meetings.
• Coordinate with federal agencies to secure SHPO concurrence on Section 106 documentation.
• Assist with the developing and implementing mitigation and monitoring reporting programs.
• Provide peer and QA/QC review of technical studies and environmental documents.
• Overall transportation planning NEPA/CEQA compliance.
• Help in the preparation of proposals in response to client requests.

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field and completion of an accredited archaeological field school; master’s degree in a related discipline required.
• 3–10 years of professional archaeological field experience, preferably in California.
• Working knowledge of federal and California environmental and cultural resource regulations, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, NEPA, and CEQA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, accurate documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects and critical deadlines.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at time management.
• Ability to perform fieldwork in varied and sometimes challenging environments, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, uneven terrain, and remote locations.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

A note on hourly pay ranges

The range does not reflect geographic variations and may fluctuate above or below the stated amount. Offers will be based on several factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and location. Base pay is just one part of the comprehensive compensation package offered by Wood Rodgers. If you feel you meet the requirements but may be outside of the pay range, please apply anyway and let’s talk through it.

Joining Wood Rodgers comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey.

• A Unique Culture: We cultivate a refreshingly different atmosphere for an engineering firm. As innovators who embrace the question, “why not?”, our leadership encourages employees to grow, challenge norms, and create imaginative solutions. We host grand parties, offer surprise days off, and prioritize reinvesting in our employees over focusing…