Project Archaeologist

Project Archaeologist – Louisville, KY

WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting, now expanded through the acquisition of POWER Engineers Inc., with expertise in ESG, climate resiliency & sustainability, and earth sciences. Our multidisciplinary team of over 20,000 professionals works worldwide to protect natural landscapes, support communities, and advance sustainable development.

As part of the Cultural Resources Management Team, you will collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe and contribute to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves complex challenges.

WSP is seeking a Project Archaeologist for our Louisville, KY office. You will be involved in Phase I, II, and III projects, as well as upcoming cultural resources projects across Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and the Midwest and Southeast.

• Lead heritage and cultural resource projects.
• Direct field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium‑size projects.
• Interact with clients, landowners, contractors, and others.
• Work with tribal monitors and representatives.
• Help clients comply with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and assist with completing cultural resources reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects.
• Perform professional archaeological work and conduct investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information on a particular cultural resources problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or plan for various historical preservation and environmental issues.
• Interact with regulatory and historical preservation agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest archaeological methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of post‑education experience in Section 106/110 compliance, CRM archaeology, preferably in the Midwest and Southeast.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest and Southeast regions.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others and expressing ideas to scientific and non‑scientific audiences.
• Highly capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Developed critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions.
• 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 that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

• Preference for a specialist with clearly defined knowledge, skills and abilities evidenced through publications/presentations and work experience in the Central United States.
• Active participation in professional practice organizations.

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans focused on providing health and financial stability.
• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Opportunities to grow careers and knowledge base.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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