Project Archaeologist

Our Business

WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting, strengthened by the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers Inc. We have world‑class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. With over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to protect natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

WSP is seeking a Project Archaeologist for our Louisville, Kentucky office. As part of our Cultural Resources Management Team, you will be involved in Phase I–III projects and upcoming cultural resources projects across Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and across the Midwest and Southeast. Our highly experienced staff (38 personnel) is located across multiple states.

Join a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges. Be part of an organization that includes staff across the U.S. and provides an unparalleled network of resources and opportunities to collaborate with diverse teammates worldwide.

• 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 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 and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant post‑education experience in the context of 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, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non‑scientific audience.
• Highly capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities 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 required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Additional Qualifications Considered

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

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